The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 35 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , the Pacman Nebula is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 22:01 (EDT), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 66° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 03:57.
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Name
The Pacman Nebula (NGC281)
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Object type
HII region
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Position
| Right ascension: | 00h52m [1] |
| Declination: | +56°37' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cassiopeia |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.