NGG1499 California Nebula using Sulfer Hydrogen Oxygen Filters
NGC 1499, also known as the California Nebula, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus, roughly 1,000 light-years from Earth. One interesting fact about NGC 1499 is its striking resemblance to the outline of the state of California, which is how it got its nickname. This resemblance is particularly visible in long-exposure photographs, where the nebula’s shape and length mirror the iconic U.S. state.
The California Nebula is illuminated by the nearby massive O-type star, Xi Persei, also known as Menkib. The intense ultraviolet light from this star ionizes the hydrogen gas in the nebula, causing it to glow with a characteristic red hue, which is typical for emission nebulae. This process highlights the complex interplay between newly formed stars and the nebulae in which they are born. The California Nebula, with its vivid colors and distinct shape, provides a beautiful example of how ultraviolet radiation can shape and light up the interstellar medium.
Matte Canvas, Stretched, 1.25"
Materials: cotton and polyester composite (canvas), pine wood (frame)
Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
Back hanging included
Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
