Observation by Peter Carson: NGC 281 Pac Man Nebula

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Peter Carson

Observer

Peter Carson

Observed

2013 Dec 05 - 21:30

Uploaded

2017 Dec 04 - 18:49

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00^h53^m
Dec: +56°38'
Position angle: +175°37'

Field size

1°54' × 1°26'

Equipment

100mm f5.4 refractor
Sbig ST8300 CCD
Starlight xpress lodestar autoguider
Losmandy G11 mount
3nm SII, OIII and Ha Narrow band filters

Exposure

Ha 60 mins, OIII 60 mins, SII 60 mins all 15 min sub expoures

Location

Leigh on sea, Essex

Target name

NGC 281 Pac Man Nebula

Title

NGC 281 Pac Man Nebula

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