ngc281

 

NGC281

in Cassiopeia is located 1.5 degrees East of Alpha Cass.  It is visible in most small scopes.  Frequently referred to as the Pac Man nebula.  The lower image was acquired at two different times (August (RGB) and October (Ha) 2002) and with different focal ratios, the Ha image was acquired with the FS-128 at f/6 while the RGB images were acquired at the native f/8 ratio.

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Upper image
Foresthill, California
October 1998
Hypered PJ400, 60 minutes
FS-128 (ag)

Lower image
Penryn, California
August and October(Ha image) 2002
FS-128 (ag, ST-4)
ST-10XME HaRGB  10-10-10-10