| Object | Pacman Nebula |
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| Description | NGC 281 is an open cluster involved in an emission nebula in Cassiopeia, located 10,000 light years from the sun. The nebulosity is extremely faint in a telescope, requiring very dark skies and averted vision. This object is knows as the Pac-Man Nebula, because of its resemblance to the character in the video game. |
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| Scope | ES172ed |
| Camera | ST2000XCM |
| Mount | Losmandy G11 |
| Filters | Hutech LPS |
| Guiding | Self Guided |
| Exposure Info | 15 x 15 minute exposures (3.75 hours total) |
| Date | September 9, 2012 |
| Copyright | Photo copyright Thomas Kerns, Beluga Lake Observatory |