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NGC 1499
NGC 1499 Emission Nebula in Perseus

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NGC 1499 'California Nebula' in Perseus
Date December 19, 2024
Exposure Hα  100 minutes
Camera ASI2600MM Pro w/Baader filters
Telescope FSQ 106 f/5 on AP 900 GTO
Guiding ASI120MC w/ Orion 50mm
Processing MaximDL, PS6, Topaz DeNoiseAI
Comments Moderate seeing, acquired with MaximDL from Oro Valley, AZ



 
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NGC 1499 'California Nebula' in Perseus
Date 12/26 - 12/27/2010
Exposure HαGB 270:60:60 (30% Hα used for luminance)
Camera STL11000M with Astronomik filters
Telescope ASA 10N f/3.75 on AP900GTO w/CP3
Guiding Remote guide head with MiniBorg 50mm
Processing MaximDL, FITS Liberator, Photoshop CS4, Astro Actions
Comments Moderate seeing and transparency both nights, very cold

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NGC 1499 'California Nebula' in Perseus
Date 10/29/2005
Exposure Hα 3 x 900 (3 frame mosaic)
Camera SXV-H9 w/ Schuler filters
Telescope Takahashi Sky90 f/4.5 on Losmandy G11 w/Gemini
Guiding ST-4
Processing MaximDL, FITS Liberator, Photoshop CS, Astro Actions
Comments Clear and mild