The California Nebula is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. It is so named because it appears to resemble the outline of the US State of California on long exposure photographs.

Magnitude: 6

Distance to Earth: 1,000 light years

Coordinates: RA 4h 3m 18s | Dec +36° 25′ 18″

Apparent dimensions (V): 2.5° long

Constellation: Perseus

Apparent magnitude (V): 6