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NGC281 - Pacman Nebula, Carlo Caligiuri
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NGC281 - Pacman Nebula

NGC281 - Pacman Nebula, Carlo Caligiuri
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NGC281 - Pacman Nebula

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This is the first time that i shooted this object.  I know that it is a "pop" target but i tried anyway despite a bad seeing conditions. Very interesting red Nebula! it is wonderful to see how much stellar formation pillars are inside it.
As you can see on the left of picture i have a problem with focus, i need to adjust the tilt of it on the scope that it is not so good aligned...this is a bad thing for the coma corrector that need to be perfectly aligned with the optical axis.
I will investigate and disassemble the focuser.

In this hobby in my opinion the most important tools are: the screwdrivers and a good set of hex wrench!!! Without them you are a dead(astro)man walking!!!!

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