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NGC281 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Cassiopeia in a distance of 9500 light years. The open cluster IC1590 is
located in the center of the nebula. The nebula is ionized by the brightest star of this cluster. Some dark globules can be seen in
the nebula, which are known as star forming regions.
Datum/Date:
16.08.2013 / August 16th, 2013
Optik / Scope:
7,5” Maksutov Newtonian Astrograph f/5.3 with 2” 1:10 Crayford focusser
Sensor/CCD:
QHY10 CCD-Camera (APS-C) @ -15°C
Autoguiding:
ALccd5 @ ED 80/600 Apochromat
Belichtung/Exposure:
17 x 600sec , total integration time= 2h 50min
Workflow:
Regim, Fitswork, Pix Insight, Photoshop CS6
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Juniper Hill Observatory
Köfering, Bavaria
12° 12’ E
48°56’ N
344m N.N.
NGC 281 (Pacman nebula)
