The California Nebula (NGC1499) is a very large emission nebula. Molecules of Hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur are ionized by energy from the bright star, Menkib, in the upper left, causing them to glow in distinct colors.
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© Greg Marshall.
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Image Source: | digital |
Date Taken: | 01.2016 |
Total Views: | 10 |
Filed Under: | Astronomy |
Date Uploaded: | Oct. 18, 2017, 10:44 p.m. |
Camera Make: | QSI 683ws S/N 00601254 HW 09.00.00 FW 06.03.01 PI 7.4.1824.0 |