NGC 281, The Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia, near the bright stars Schedir and Achird.
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6120 x 4062 px | 51.8 x 34.4 cm | 20.4 x 13.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
28 October 2022Photographer:
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NGC 281, aka the Pacman Nebula, in Cassiopeia, near the bright star Schedir (or Shedar), at right, and below Achird at top. Above and right of Achird is the small green planetary nebula Abell 2, while above and left of Achird is the small star cluster King 2. Below NGC 281 and Schedir is a small reflection nebula. Some fainter reflection nebulosity lies to the left of NGC 281.