This mosaic consists of two parts with 6x900s and 4x900s each. Focal length was 660mm at f/5.2. A color camera QHY8L with 7.8mu pixels was used. More infos at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Nebula
This is the area around the flaming star in the constellation of Auriga. AE Aurigae is a runaway star. It was formed in the Orion nebula 2'700'000 years ago. The star is embedded in a red emission nebula and illuminates a blue emission nebula showing a wonderful color combination. It is best observable in the winter time from the north hemisphere.
