NGC281 - The Pacman Nebula

The Pacman Nebula is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia and is part of the Milky Way's Perseus Spiral Arm.

It includes a small, yet noticeable open star cluster (IC 1590) and dynamic dust lanes. This nebula gets its name from the classic video game character it resembles.

The prominent lane of dark dust cutting into this glowing nebula creates the “mouth” of this nebulas shape.

 

First picture with the new Scope ! I was really impressed by the quality of my subs.

It could have been better without the 80% Moon and the clouds (~10 subs wasted), but at the end, almost 40 subs of 10 min was enough to get some nice details.

 

So as I'm tired of clouds, this time I'll not complain about it and just wish you clear skies!! :p

 

Camera : ZWO ASI 533 MC

Main Scope : Skywatcher Esprit 100 ED

Guide Camera : ZWO ASI 120MM Mini

Guide Scope : ZWO Mini Guide Scope

Mount : Skywatcher EQ6-R

Filter : Optolong L-Extreme

Others : ZWO ASIAIR PRO

 

Lights : 41 x 600 sec (Total : 6h50)

Darks : 60 ~ Offset: 100 ~ Flats: 100

 

 

Done