NGC 1501

Introduction | Map | My Best Own Photos | My Own Observations | References || Appendix: My Own Photos

On this page I collect my observations of the planetary nebula NGC 1501 (Camel's Eye Nebula, Oyster Nebula) in the constellation Camelopardis.

Introduction

The planetary nebula NGC 1501 (Camel's Eye Nebula, Oyster Nebula), in the constellation Camelopardis has a complex structure and a visible central star. The central star of NGC 1501 is a carbon-rich, low-mass Wolf-Rayet star with a temperature of approximately 130,000 Kelvin.

NGC 1501
Size: 0.87' x 0.87' (Wikipedia)
Distance: 4,200 light years (Wikipedia)
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Map

The planetary nebula NGC 1501 (Camel's Eye Nebula, Oyster Nebula) in the constellation Camelopardis (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Best Own Photos

Vespera Pro

NGC 1501 - Nov 21, 2025, 2000		NGC 1501 - Nov 21, 2025, 2000, processed
NGC 1501 - Nov 21, 2025, processed, section		NGC 1501 - Nov 21, 2025, processed, section, denoised (TP)

My Own Observations

Observations November 2025

• November 21, 2025 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera Pro): NGC 1501 photographed (30 min)

References

• NGC 1501 (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_1501

On this Site

• Vaonis Vespera Pro - Information

Appendix: My Own Photos

Vespera Pro

NGC 1501 - Nov 21, 2025, 2000		NGC 1501 - Nov 21, 2025, 2000, processed
NGC 1501 - Nov 21, 2025, processed, section		NGC 1501 - Nov 21, 2025, processed, section, denoised (TP)