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The Pacman Nebula, NGC 281 in Cassiopeia

The Pacman Nebula NGC 281 in Cassiopeia. This nice little emission nebula is located in Cassiopeia and is about 9400 light years away and about 48 light years across. Acquisition Details: Date: Nov. 3, 2023 Scope: Meade 70mm Quad APO Astrograph Camera: QHY183C Gain 11, Offset 30 Mount: Celestron AVX Guide Scope: ZWO H30 F4 Mini Guide Camera: ASI120MM Mini Filter: Optolong L-eXtreme Integration: 88 x 120s (2 Hrs. 56 mins.) Camera Temp: -15c, Bin 1, Software: N.I.N.A., Stellarium, Deep Sky Stacker, Adobe Photoshop, PhotoKemi Star Tools, 30 Darks, 40 Flats, 40 Dark Flats.

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Uploaded on April 15, 2025
Taken on November 3, 2023