NGC 281

Posted: Apr 7th, 2026

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Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher 130/650 PDS

Camera: ZWO ASI585MC Pro

Mount: HEQ5 Pro

Guide Scope: 30/150

Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini

Software: Siril, Pixinsight

Accessories: MPCC II

Exposure:

60 x 300" ISO/Gain: 252 - Askar ColourMagic Ha+OIII

154 x 300" ISO/Gain: 252 - Askar ColourMagic SII+OIII

Yellow, Bortle 5 zone:

Orehovo-Zuevo, Russia

Sep 6th, 2025

17 h 50 m

Resolution: 3648x2034 px

Scale: 9901 KB

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Many thanks to [KonFuz](https://deepskyhosting.com/KonFuzzzz) for the processing and advice.

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NGC 281

2 Apr, 2026

17 h 50 m

30.08-06.09.2025, SQM 18.83 NGC 281 (Pacman) — an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia, composed primarily of ionized hydrogen. Discovered by E. Barn…

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