Observation by Ian Rothwell: NGC281 (Pacman Nebula)

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Ian Rothwell

Observer

Ian Rothwell

Observed

2019 Jan 08 - 22:34

Uploaded

2019 Jan 09 - 16:39

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00h52m
Dec: +56°39'
Position angle: -63°22'

Field size

0°55' × 0°37'

Equipment
  • Skywatcher Explorer 150P
  • ZWO ASI1600MMPro-Cool
  • ZWO EFW
  • Baader H-alpha, OIII ans SII filters
Exposure

12 subs @ 300s in H-alpha, 6 subs @ 600s in SII, 10 subs @ 600s in OIII

Location

Bournemouth

Target name

NGC281

Title

NGC281 (Pacman Nebula)

About this image

At a distance of about 9500 light-years, NGC 281IC 11 or Sh2-184 is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia and is part of the Milky Way's Perseus Spiral Arm.

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