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California Nebula

25 Oct 2026

IC 1499, The California Nebula

IC 1499, The California Nebula in Perseus

© Douglas Cooper all rights reserved.

Also designated SH-2 220, The California Nebula is a large emission nebula in Perseus. Approximately 1000 light years from Earth, the nebula is energised by the nearby star ξ Persei. This image is coloured using a version of the Hubble palette, which displays Hydrogen-α in green.

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