Object: IC281 - Pacman Nebula Camera: Meade DSI-Pro II
Date: 8/9/2006 Lens: Sigma 400mm lens
Total Exposures: 40' Subexposures: 5 x 8'
Location: West Boylston, MA
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Description:
IC281 - AKA the Pacman Nebula

IC 281 is a region of faint Ha nebulosity surrounding the open star cluster NGC 1893. The cluster itself is small and located just below center, underneath the central dust region of the nebula.