California Nebula / NGC 1499 (Wide-Field)

NameCalifornia Nebula
Designation(s)NGC 1499, SH2-220
Object Type(s)Emission Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC, Sharpless
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationPerseus
Date and Time Observed2024-12-01 20:35:00
InstrumentAskar FMA180-pro f4.0-180mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 270.8 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 54m 30s. Exposures 30s@375g, l-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. .
DescriptionReturned to this classic nebula as part of the December 2024 CN EAA Challenge. Hoped also to capture a small galaxy, IC 2005, that can be seen through the HII gases, appearing in a small section that looks like an arrowhead at the bottom (see gallery image). The only telescope I own capable of imaging this completely is the Askar FMA-180-pro.
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