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NGC 281

Category:Deep Sky
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NGC 281IC 11NGC 281IC 1590
Resolution:
2560x1850 px
File size:
2139 KB

Photo description / processing

The Pacman Nebula "NGC 281" is an emission nebula where active star formation is taking place. It is located 10,000 light-years away from us. Its size, by the way, is comparable to that of the full Moon in our sky; it's simply too faint for us to see it.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher 130PDS
Camera
Canon 550da
Mount
Clear-sky ST-20
Guide Scope
SVBONY SV106 60/240
Guide Camera
ToupTek 290M
Accessories
Touptek StellaVita
Software
DeepSkyStacker, GraXpert, StarNet, Pixinsight, Adobe Photoshop
Location
Рязань, Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Exposure

  • 35 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 800 · SV220

Total exposure: 2 h 55 m

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