Pacman Nebula (NGC 281)
Pacman Nebula (NGC 281) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia, 35′ × 30′ across.
An emission nebula in Cassiopeia, about 35′ × 30′.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around November, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in October). It can be seen from everywhere north of 33°S and never sets north of 33°N.
At its highest it stands 83° up from 50°N, 68° up from 35°N, 33° up from the equator, below the horizon from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Emission nebula
- Constellation
- Cassiopeia
- Designations
- NGC 281, IC 11
- Apparent size
- 35′ × 30′
- Position
- RA 0h 53.0m, Dec +56° 37′ (J2000)
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