Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  IC 1590  ·  NGC 281  ·  Sh2-184
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NGC 281 | Sh2-184 | The PacMan Nebula, Kevin Morefield
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NGC 281 | Sh2-184 | The PacMan Nebula

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NGC 281 | Sh2-184 | The PacMan Nebula, Kevin Morefield
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NGC 281 | Sh2-184 | The PacMan Nebula

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Dark lanes and Bok globules are the center of attention here. I particularly like the valley-like, massive dust lane that adds drama.

L = Ha

R = SII+25%Ha

G = SII+25% Ha / OIII+25% Ha

B = OIII

SII 29x1200, Ha 37x1200, OIII 38x1200. Total 34.66 Hours.

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NGC 281 | Sh2-184 | The PacMan Nebula, Kevin Morefield

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