Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  HD5005  ·  IC 1590  ·  LBN 615  ·  LBN 616  ·  NGC 281  ·  Sh2-184
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NGC281 Pacman Nelula, Claude Baril
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NGC281 Pacman Nelula

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NGC281 Pacman Nelula, Claude Baril
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NGC281 Pacman Nelula

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NGC281 is an active star forming region at 9200 light-years away from us in the constellation Cassiopeia. 
The nickname Pacman comes from its resemblance to the video game character. 
The open cluster IC1590 is located at its center. 
It is these stars that illuminate the nebula. 
this is an acquisition made in october 2023.

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NGC281 Pacman Nelula, Claude Baril