Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  HD5005  ·  IC 1590  ·  LBN 615  ·  LBN 616  ·  NGC 281  ·  Sh2-184
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NGC 281 "PacMan Nebula", Stan
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NGC 281 "PacMan Nebula"

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NGC 281 "PacMan Nebula"

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NGC 281 is also known as the Pacman Nebula for its resemblance to the video game characterNGC 281IC 11 or Sh2-184 is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia and is part of the Milky Way's Perseus Spiral Arm.

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NGC 281 "PacMan Nebula", Stan

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