12 Dec 2025
NGC 281, IC 11 or Sh2-184 is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia. It is also associated with open cluster IC 1590, several Bok globules and the multiple star. It collectively forms Sh2-184, spanning over a larger area of 40 arcmin. Colloquially, NGC 281 is also known as the Pacman Nebula.
NGC 281 - The Pacman Nebula
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Filtro | Exp. media (s) | Esposizione totale | Sottoframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 154 | 36m | 14 |
| Green | 154 | 36m | 14 |
| Blue | 154 | 36m | 14 |
| SII | 2057 | 8h | 14 |
| Halpha | 2057 | 8h | 14 |
| OIII | 2057 | 8h | 14 |