Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  NGC 281
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NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB, Vincent F
NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB
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NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB

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NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB, Vincent F
NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB
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NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB

Revision title: LRGB+HA final version

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This nebula has been seen with a dobson 350mm but stays relatively faint, you should have a great seeing and must be high in the sky. A UHC filter is better to see it.

Only few hours on this target but shows wunderful colors.

NGC 281 is an H II region in the constellation of Cassiopeia. It includes the open cluster IC 1590 and several Bok globules (dark doo-dads zround bright blue center star). NGC 281 is also known as the P acman Nebula for its resemblance to the video game character from early 80's.

NGC 281 spans over 100 light years at its estimated distance of 10000 light years.

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  • NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB, Vincent F
    Original
  • NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB, Vincent F
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    NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB, Vincent F
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C

Title: Only in HA

Description: Only in HA

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D

Title: LRGB+HA final version

Description: LRGB+HA

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NGC 281 the Pacman Nebula in HA-LRGB, Vincent F

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