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Observation by Alun Halsey: Pacman nebula (NGC 281)

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Alun Halsey

Observer

Alun Halsey

Observed

2024 Oct 12 - 20:56

Uploaded

2024 Nov 19 - 15:07

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00h53m
Dec: +56°37'
Position angle: -76°20'

Field size

3°11' × 2°07'

Equipment
  • Samyang 135mm f/2 @ f/2.8 piggybacked to 12" SCT
  • Player One Neptune-M (IMX 178) mono planetary camera
  • Baader 7nm Ha filter (1.25") in ZWO filter drawer
  • Mesu 200 Mk1 friction drive mount
Exposure

Sixty seconds x 30 subframes

Location

Reading Berkshire UK

Target name

NGC 281 (Pacman Nebula)

Title

Pacman nebula (NGC 281)

About this image

30 subframes at 60 seconds each captured and stacked on the fly using Sharpcap, processed using Siril and Cosmic Clarity sharpening and Denoise tools. Dark frames subtracted but no flats were used.

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