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Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC281 Emission Nebula (Pacman Nebula) i...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Oct 16 - 05:53

Uploaded

2022 Oct 24 - 14:51

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00h52m
Dec: +56°37'
Position angle: -0°32'

Field size

0°41' × 0°41'

Equipment
  • 42cm CDK17 corrected Dall-Kirkham f/6.8
  • FLI ProLine KAF-09000 camera
  • 10Micron GM4000 mount
  • SHO filter
Exposure

3min.

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

NGC281 Emission Nebula (Pacman Nebula) in Cassiopeia

Title

NGC281 Emission Nebula (Pacman Nebula) in Cassiopeia

About this image

This well-known emission nebula in Cassiopeia was discovered by E.E.Barnard (of Barnard's Star fame) in August 1883. This COAST image shows it well.

Distance c.9,200-500ly. Diameter c.96ly.

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