NGC1499

by Christian BERTINCOURT

Objects in field: California Nebula, NGC 1499, 46 Per), The star Menkib (ξ Per

Equipment: Askar FRA600, ZWO ASI6200MC Pro

Integration: 16h 6m

After numerous attempts and adjustments, this image is the result of combining data taken several months apart. The Ha/OIII exposures taken in October complemented a more recent set in SII/Hβ, in order to make the best use of the available signal. The unpredictable weather at the end of the year left little alternative, so it was necessary to work with this data to finally produce this final…