Astro shot - NGC1499 California nebula

[swag72]

The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. It is so named because it appears to resemble the outline of the US State of California on long exposure photographs. It lies at a distance of about 1,000 light years from Earth.

I know that this one is rather on the pink / magenta side, but according to the astroimagers this is the colour of this nebula.

This is a total of 11 hours worth of exposures.


NGC1499 (California nebula) by swag72, on Flickr

 

[Solo man]

Another great image Sara... lovely colour....

 

[DrRusty]

Wow !

Incredible image

 

[swag72]

Thanks very much Lee and Richard, glad that you like the image

 

[Delta Skies]

Fantastic photo

 

[PD_BARBS]

Incredible shot, really nice work and well worth the 11 hours

 

[swag72]

Cheers Peter and Peter - Appreciate you looking and taking the time to comment

 

[danny_bhoy]

Absolutely incredible! Great work and really interesting description.

 

[swag72]

Thank you Danny!

 

[nigpd]

another wow from me, Sara

 

[JohnC6]

That's awesome.

 

[swag72]

Thanks Nigel and John, glad that you find them interesting!

 

[Circuit Hero]

These images are absolutely mind-blowing, and that one in particular is fantastic.

 

[Martyn D]

Sara...all these Astro shots make me look in awe....brilliant

 

[swag72]

Thanks Graham and Martyn. I do agree that what is up there is truly awesome!