NGC1491
NGC 1491 is an emission type bright nebula located about 9,800 light years away from Earth in the constellation of Perseus.
The nebula gets its deep red coloration due to many massive stars embedded within NGC 1491 which is producing large amounts of ultraviolet radiation and ionizing the hydrogen gas that makes up the nebula.
It was discovered by William Herschel in 1790 and an early drawing looked like a dinosaur footprint, hence the name.
This nebula is rather small compared to most all the nebula I have imaged in the past.
There is more nebulosity to be had (you can barely see it beyond the obvious) in the surrounding area.
I will be adding more imaging time to this interesting object to bring of that out.
Date taken: December 17, 2023
Time: 7:20 pm to 9:45 pm
Weather: Fairly clear but under a 42% illuminated Moon
Scope: RC 6"
Camera: Canon T3i modded
Stack of 60 - 90sec subs at iso 3200
Total Integration time: 90 minutes of integration time
Image cropped in 50%
