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California Nebula
California Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

California Nebula

California Nebula is a emission type nebula located in the constellation Perseus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. California Nebula
      1. Nebula type:
      2. emission
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6
      1. Size:
      2. 2.5° x 40’
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,000
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 1499
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-220

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.