California Nebula
The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is an intense hydrogen emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. It lies 1,500 light years away from Earth and gets its nickname due to its striking resemblance in shape to the US state of California. The California Nebula is a large, long nebula as far as deep-sky objects go. The nebula is 60 light-years across.
The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is an intense hydrogen emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. It lies 1,500 light years away from Earth and gets its nickname due to its striking resemblance in shape to the US state of California. The California Nebula is a large, long nebula as far as deep-sky objects go. The nebula is 60 light-years across.
The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is an intense hydrogen emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. It lies 1,500 light years away from Earth and gets its nickname due to its striking resemblance in shape to the US state of California. The California Nebula is a large, long nebula as far as deep-sky objects go. The nebula is 60 light-years across.