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Observation by Neil Webster: NGC 281 PACMAN NEBULA

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Neil Webster

Observer

Neil Webster

Observed

2025 Nov 02 - 20:00

Uploaded

2025 Nov 06 - 13:35

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00h52m
Dec: +56°37'
Position angle: -170°05'

Field size

1°21' × 1°02'

Equipment
  • AA115mm APO, EQ6 R, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L Enhance Filter, Orion 50mm Guide Scope, ZWO ASI290 MM Guide Camera
Exposure

45 x 240s Lights, 12 x Darks, 30 x Flats/Bias

Location

St Marys Platt, Kent, UK

Target name

NGC 281 PACMAN NEBULA

Title

NGC 281 PACMAN NEBULA

About this image

Shot with a near 90% Moon which made processing a challenge!! But, Gradient X Terminator saved the day!!

 

APT, PHD, Nebulosity, PS (Camera Raw), Star X Terminator, Gradient X Terminator

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