Observation by Mark Fairfax: Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia

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Mark Fairfax

Observer

Mark Fairfax

Observed

2025 Nov 19 - 22:45

Uploaded

2025 Nov 20 - 14:26

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00^h52^m
Dec: +56°40'
Position angle: +101°19'

Field size

1°13' × 0°48'

Equipment

Celestron Origin
Optolong L-eNhance narrowband 1.25in filter

Exposure

1230 secs (82x15s)

Location

Nottinghamshire

Target name

Pacman Nebula (NGC 281)

Title

Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia

About this image

Bortle 5-6 from my back garden

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PacmanNebulaMFO_19112025.jpg (2.4 MB)

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