NGC1491
About this celestial object
More integration lets the small Perseus nebula stand out from the star field.
NGC 1491 is a compact emission nebula in Perseus that shows knotty and shell-like structures in deeper images.
About 26 minutes of exposure bring it out more clearly despite the low horizon placement, separating it from the dense stellar background.
The 250 mm f/5 setup gathers enough light for first hints of structure in the nebula.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 1491
Capture date: 2025-02-16
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro