California Nostalgia
California Nostalgia
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Spanning 100 light years long and lying 1000 light years away from Earth, the California Nebula glows prominently in the night sky as ionized Hydrogen atoms recombine with electrons stripped away by energetic starlight. The star that's likely ionizing much of the gasses in this nebula is the hot blue star Xi Persei (off-frame, but further up above).
What you see here is a close-up of the nebula; if you were to zoom out, you would be able to make out the shape of California. About 11 hours of exposures went into creating this photo.
Here are the details on how I produced this photograph:
• Telescope: Astro-Tech AT115EDT
• Camera: ZWO ASI183MM Pro
• Light Filters: Antlia 3nm H-alpha, OIII, SII
• Mount: iOptron GEM28
• Guiding: ASI120MM Mini (30mm scope)
• Control Hub: ZWO ASIAIR Pro
• Calibration: 40 dark, flat, dark-flat frames
• Stacking: Astro Pixel Processor
• Editing: Photoshop, Starnet++
• Total Exposure: 10.5 hours
Materials & Specs
Materials & Specs
- C-Type Fuji Archive Pearl: High quality archival photographic prints used by professional photographers and galleries worldwide. With pearl-like crystals, the rich metallic base gives a specific luster, creating a distinctive 3-dimensional, pearl-like appearance. High mid-tones and highlights add luminosity & iridescence, richly accentuating the colors of the photograph.
- Sizing: All sizes are exactly as stated and suited to commonly available frame sizes.
Shipping & Packaging
Shipping & Packaging
Each print is custom-printed for your specific order. Here are the fulfillment and shipping times:
C-Type Fuji Archive Pearl:
- All C-Type prints are sustainably printed and fulfilled by theprintspace, Europe's premiere Carbon Neutral fine art and photographic printers.
- Prints are covered with recyclable tissue paper to eliminate the possibility of scratches or folds and then placed into a robust 100% sustainably sourced recyclable cardboard tube.
- Time to dispatch: 1-3 business days (average times, actual may vary).
- DHL express courier service delivery in 2-3 business days from time of dispatch (average times, actual may vary).
- Postal option only available on orders shipped to the UK & EEA. Delivery in 4-10 business days (average times, actual may vary).
Additional Info
Additional Info
- Returns: Due to the nature of custom-made prints, returns are not accepted.
- Refunds: If the print arrived damaged, a refund can be requested up to 14 days after receiving your order. Additional details can be found here.
