Observation by Alan Dowdell: NGC281

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Alan Dowdell

Observer

Alan Dowdell

Observed

2026 Oct 11 - 03:00

Uploaded

2026 Oct 11 - 10:35

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00^h52^m
Dec: +56°37'
Position angle: -177°13'

Field size

0°38' × 0°45'

Equipment

Seestar S50

Exposure

99min

Location

Newbury

Target name

NGC281 Pacman

Title

NGC281

About this image

Passing cloud and aurora seen

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