Credits: Keith Turnecliff, Long Itchington

NGC 1491, also known as LBN 704, SH2-206 or the Fossil Footprint Nebula, is an emission type bright nebula located about 9,800 light years away from Earth in the constellation of Perseus.

Facts about NGC1245 by Keith Turnecliff

The filaments persist in NGC1491 even though the turmoil of galactic collisions should destroy them.

This star chart represents a view from Long Itchington for early December at 10pm.
Best viewed with resolution 3830 x 2160
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.