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How to find California Nebula (NGC1499) from Algol

Identify the first reference star, then follow the numbered hops.

Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach California Nebula (NGC1499).

California Nebula (NGC1499) is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.

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Algol

Center Algol in the finder or a low-power eyepiece before following the field stars.

HYG 16591.0

From Algol, move about 4.9° toward the east until you reach HYG 16591.0.

Menkib

From HYG 16591.0, move about 6.5° toward the southeast until you reach Menkib.

California Nebula (NGC1499)

From Menkib, move about 1° toward the northeast until you reach California Nebula (NGC1499). This is the target field.

How to find California Nebula (NGC1499) from Algol

Finder Chart for California Nebula (NGC1499)

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