Observation by John Taylor: NGC 281 (Cass) 'Pacman' Nebula

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John Taylor

Observer

John Taylor

Observed

2025 Aug 02 - 23:30

Uploaded

2025 Aug 11 - 15:36

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00^h53^m
Dec: +56°40'
Position angle: -87°46'

Field size

0°49' × 0°33'

Equipment

8" Stella Lara rct and ZWO ASI 2600 MC Pro camera

Exposure

20 subs of 2m

Location

SW France

Target name

NGC 281

Title

NGC 281 (Cass) 'Pacman' Nebula

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2 Aug 2025 'Pacman' nebula (NGC 281) in Cassiopeia 20 subs of 2m 10 darks.jpg (3.0 MB)

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