NGC281 - Pacman Nebula

 
 
 
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  • RA: 0:52.8
  • Dec: +56:37
  • Magnitude:
  • Distance: ~10,000 ly
  • Size: 35 arcminutes
  • Constellation:  Cassiopeia
  • Scope:  Meade 8" SCT at f/10
  • Autoguider:  ST-4 in faint mode
  • Sky conditions:  great seeing and transparency
  • Camera: Griffin Modified Canon 350XT
  • Exposure:  6 x 10 minutes
  • Date:  August 31, 2008

Comments:  The conclusion of a great weekend of beautiful, clear skies in Northeast Illinois.