Observation by Iain Cartwright: Bright Nebula NGC 281

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2015 Sep 22 - 04:05

Uploaded

2024 Oct 29 - 19:42

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00^h51^m
Dec: +56°30'
Position angle: +107°12'

Field size

1°14' × 0°46'

Equipment

Canon EOS 60Da, coma corrector, Sky-watcher 200PDS, HEQ5 Pro

Exposure

(170 x 30 seconds) at ISO 800

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Bright Nebula NGC 281

Title

Bright Nebula NGC 281

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