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California Nebula, Joon Ren
California Nebula, Joon Ren

California Nebula

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California Nebula, Joon Ren
California Nebula, Joon Ren

California Nebula

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The California Nebula is an emission nebula named due to its resemblance to the state of California. Its very dim and glows from energized hydrogen (Ha/Hb) triggered by Menkib which is the bright star just above it in this image.

This was a tough one due to constant battle against clouds and the annual monsoon. Would have liked more integration time but I'll take what I can get. I made two versions, one in red based on the nebula's strong Ha emissions and a second one resembling a wave of blue fire.

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