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Observation by Nik Szymanek: NGC 281 Pacman Nebula

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Nik Szymanek

Observer

Nik Szymanek

Observed

2014 Oct 08 - 20:57

Uploaded

2019 Feb 18 - 13:38

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

Equipment
  • GSO 10" (254mm) RC telescope
  • QSI 583 wsg CCD camera
  • Astrodon H-alpha, OIII and SII filters
  • Paramount MX equatorial mount
Exposure

600 second Approx 60 hours total.

Location

Astrocamp, Nerpio, Spain

Target name

NGC 281 PacMan Nebula

Title

NGC 281 Pacman Nebula

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