Object dossier

California Nebula

Emission Nebula

Large emission nebula in Perseus with a distinctive elongated shape, frequently photographed in wide-field compositions and narrowband/dual-band imaging.

Facts

Catalog numbers
Ngc: NGC 1499
Constellation
Perseus
Coordinates
RA: 04h 03m 00s
Dec: +36deg 22m 12s RA: 60.7500deg · Dec: 36.3700deg
Angular size
145 x 40
arcmin

Images

Image of the California Nebula.
California Nebula Nov 29, 2024
California Nebula Nov 29, 2024