Bright pink cloud in deep space. Smaller cloud that looks blue is in the middle. There are many blue, orange and white stars all over the frame.

Ogetay Kayali at Starfront Observatories, Texas, shared this image of the #CaliforniaNebula and wrote: "The image presents a fresh visual of a very familiar object. It shows how processing choices still allow us to get creative results even on familiar objects." Thank you!
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A state in space

The California Nebula, a cosmic cloud 1,000 light-years from Earth, appears like a US state from afar, but a visit would require a millennium of travel time.

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Wide-field monochrome H-alpha astrophotography image showing a dense star field across Perseus, Auriga, and Taurus. Bright emission nebulae are visible, including the California Nebula (NGC 1499), Heart and Soul region, Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405), and surrounding faint hydrogen clouds against a grainy stellar background.

More experimenting with some widefield H-alpha. Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP at f/3.5 on ASI294MM, ZWO filters. No calibration frames, FastIntegration.

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Attempted my first nebula photograph!

California Nebula (NGC 1499). It’s a sprawling hydrogen emission nebula in Perseus, glowing red as it’s energised by the hot star Xi Persei.

Captured on @dwarflab #Dwarf3 in Winchester, Hampshire.

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NGC 1499 — the California Nebula.
A quiet river of glowing hydrogen in Perseus, stretching nearly 100 light-years through space.

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The California Nebula This astrophotography image features NGC 1499, widely known as the California Nebula, a large emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. The nebula lies approximately 1,000 to 1,500 light-years from Earth and is one of the most impressive wide-field deep-sky objects in the northern night sky. NGC 1499 earned its nickname due to its elongated shape, which closely resembles the outline of the U.S. state of California when captured in long-exposure images. With an apparent size of nearly 2.5 degrees, the nebula spans about five times the diameter of the full Moon, corresponding to a physical length of roughly 100 light-years. The California Nebula is classified as a H-II region, consisting mainly of ionized hydrogen gas. It emits light predominantly in the H-alpha wavelength (656 nm), making it an ideal target for narrowband astrophotography. The nebula’s glow is powered by intense ultraviolet radiation from the nearby hot O-type star Xi Persei (ξ Persei, Menkib), which excites the surrounding hydrogen gas and causes it to shine. This image highlights the nebula’s delicate filamentary structures, faint outer regions, and complex dust lanes embedded within the glowing hydrogen clouds. These features reveal dynamic interactions between stellar radiation, interstellar gas, and dust - key processes linked to star formation within our galaxy. Discovered in 1885 by astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard, NGC 1499 is now considered a classic target in astrophotography. Due to its large size and low surface brightness, it is difficult to observe visually but reveals remarkable detail in long-exposure, H-alpha, and deep-sky imaging. The California Nebula is best photographed from the Northern Hemisphere during autumn and winter under dark skies.

NGC 1499 — the California Nebula.
A quiet river of glowing hydrogen in Perseus, stretching nearly 100 light-years through space.

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今朝(12/19)のカリフォルニア星雲（NGC 1499）
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A long exposure picture of the California Nebula utilizing the SHO palette.

NGC 1499: The California Nebula

A detailed look at a cosmic shoreline, where a hot star's energy illuminates and carves away a giant cloud of gas and dust. The brilliant colors map out the hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen gases within this massive stellar nursery.

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Long, wispy cloud-like formation in space, with bright bluish star to its right.

California #nebula in #Perseus ... Andy Dungan captured this view of the #Californianebula from near Cotopaxi, Colorado, on Saturday. Thank you, Andy! 🌌🔭📸
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Long, wispy reddish, pinkish and bluish "cloud" in space, with stars in the background.

Check out this colorful #nebula! Ernest Jacobs in Eden, New York, captured this view of the #Californianebula on October 4, 2025. Thank you, Ernest! 🌌📸🔭
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A state in space

The California Nebula, a cosmic cloud 1,000 light-years from Earth, visible only through space photography.

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A stunning astrophotograph showcasing Comet Wirtanen in turquoise near the Pleiades star cluster. The California Nebula (NGC 1499) in a reddish hue is visible to the left, along with dark nebulae and the faint glow of the Perseus molecular cloud. This image, captured on December 17th, highlights the comet's close approach to Earth and the vibrant colors of deep-space objects.

Astronomy Picture from 20/12/2018

Red Nebula, Green Comet, Blue Stars

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap181220.html


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A stunning widefield astrophotograph showcasing Mars near its closest conjunction with the Pleiades star cluster on March 3rd. The bright yellowish Mars is prominently featured near the blue Pleiades, with Aldebaran (a red giant star) and the California Nebula (NGC 1499) also visible in this rich celestial scene within the Taurus constellation. Dark nebulae from the Perseus molecular cloud are also subtly present.

Astronomy Picture from 04/03/2021

Mars in Taurus

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210304.html


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A stunning astrophotograph of the California Nebula (NGC 1499), a large emission nebula in the constellation Perseus. The nebula's red glow is due to hydrogen atoms recombining with electrons, energized by the nearby star Xi Persei. Its shape resembles the state of California.

Astronomy Picture from 19/12/2023

NGC 1499: The California Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap231219.html


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Stunning deep exposure of the northern winter sky over Palau, Spain. Visible are Orion's belt, Orion Nebula, Pleiades star cluster, Betelgeuse, Rigel, California Nebula, Barnard's Loop, and Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2). Silhouetted trees frame the breathtaking celestial scene.

Astronomy Picture from 28/01/2015

Comet Lovejoy in a Winter Sky

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150128.html


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NGC 1499, the California Nebula, an emission nebula in the constellation Perseus.

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California Nebula - Does anyone here do astrophotography using standard camera gear with a star tracker; Sony A7iv, Sony 200-600mm, iOptron SkyGuider Pro)? - 14 Nov 2023
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A stunning wide-field mosaic showcasing the California Nebula (NGC 1499) and the Pleiades star cluster, separated by approximately 12 degrees of the night sky (equivalent to 25 full moons). This image reveals the vibrant colors and intricate details of these celestial objects, including the reddish glow of the California Nebula due to ionized hydrogen and the blue reflection nebula surrounding the Pleiades. The image also captures the Perseus OB2 association and dark nebulae within the Perseus molecular cloud. The scale of the moon is shown for reference.

Astronomy Picture from 22/11/2013

From California to the Pleiades

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap131122.html


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California Nebula (NGC 1499)

A long red emission nebula shaped like California. The light began its journey around 1025 AD.

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A state in space

NGC 1499's California Nebula, a cosmic cloud 1,000 light-years from Earth, would require a millennium to reach with current tech.

#CaliforniaNebula #NGC1499 #SpaceGasCloud

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California Nebula in SHO

First light narrowband imaging with the Player-One Poesiden mono camera and Antlia 3nm filters. Here we have the California Nebula.
Total 9 hrs SHO.

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"Behold the California Nebula, a cosmic cloud glowing like a fiery sunset in the vast expanse of space 🌌✨. Located 1,000 light-years away, this celestial wonder spans 100 light-years 💫 #Space #CaliforniaNebula #Astrophotography #Cosmos" -data-telescope.live

Tonight's target. This is the first sub, in H-alpha. So far, so good.

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California Dreamin'

This was a bit of a bucket list shot for me: The classic view of the Pleiades and the California Nebula from Oct 2023

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Canon EOS1300D
Sigma 50mm
MSM rotator
F/6.3
54 x 30 second exposures

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California Nebula NGC 1499
Images from Bortle 4
Total integration time 90 minutes 🔭
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Learned something new today 😍🙏🌌 - 대박 🤩

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The California Nebula if it was an Arizona Diamondbacks fan #AZDiamondbacks #Diamondbacks #ArizonaDiamondbacks #CaliforniaNebula