Observation by Iain Cartwright: Pacman Nebula NGC 281

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2026 Nov 01 - 20:32

Uploaded

2026 Nov 03 - 05:51

Objects

The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 00^h52^m
Dec: +56°39'
Position angle: -94°16'

Field size

1°28' × 0°59'

Equipment

Nikon D810A (DX), SW Coma Corrector Lens, SW 200PDS, SW HEQ5 Pro, intervalometer

Exposure

(151 x 30s) at ISO 3200

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Pacman Nebula NGC 281

Title

Pacman Nebula NGC 281

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NGC281_int_DBE.jpg (2.8 MB)

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