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Stunning image of the Pacman Nebula (NGC 281), a vibrant emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia.  The image showcases the nebula's intricate structures, including sculpted columns of dust and gas illuminated by the young stars of the embedded IC 1590 open cluster.  The colors represent emissions from hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen atoms.  This composite spans over 80 light-years.

Stunning image of the Pacman Nebula (NGC 281), a vibrant emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The image showcases the nebula's intricate structures, including sculpted columns of dust and gas illuminated by the young stars of the embedded IC 1590 open cluster. The colors represent emissions from hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen atoms. This composite spans over 80 light-years.

Astronomy Picture from 04/11/2016

Portrait of NGC 281

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap161104.html


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Das ist #NGC281 - der Pacman Nebel im Sternbild Kassiopeia, benannt wegen seiner Ähnlichkeit zum Videospiel-Charakter. Er befindet sich 9200 Lichtjahre entfernt von uns im Perseus Spiralarm der Milchstraße. In seinem Zentrum befindet sich #IC1590 - ein […]

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