Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  IC 1590  ·  NGC 281
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NGC 281 - The Pac-Man Nebula, Hap Griffin
NGC 281 - The Pac-Man Nebula
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NGC 281 - The Pac-Man Nebula

Revision title: NGC 281 - The PacMan Nebula

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NGC 281 - The Pac-Man Nebula, Hap Griffin
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NGC 281 - The Pac-Man Nebula

Revision title: NGC 281 - The PacMan Nebula

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NGC 281 is a bright emission nebula in the constellation of Cassiopeia. It gets its name from its resemblance to the popular game token. The open star cluster within it is IC 5090. The nebula lies at a distance of 9200 light years.

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Title: NGC 281 - The PacMan Nebula

Description: NGC 281 is a bright emission nebula in the constellation of Cassiopeia. It gets its name from its resemblance to the popular game token. The open star cluster within it is IC 5090. The nebula lies at a distance of 9200 light years.

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NGC 281 - The Pac-Man Nebula, Hap Griffin