NGC 1499
The California Nebula

Combination of 4, 180 second images. Modified Canon Digital Rebel DSLR camera.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.
NGC 1499 is a large but rather faint emission nebula in Perseus, situated about 10 degrees north of the Pleiades. If the skies are dark, it can seen with some difficulty in a 10" telescope.

Combination of 40, 30 second images. Modified Canon Digital Rebel DSLR camera.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.