NGC281 - Pacman Nebula 

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Image:  NGC281 - Pacman Nebula Scope:   Celestron NexStar 11 GPS @ f/1.8 (HyperStar)
Constellation:   Cassiopeia Camera:   SAC 10 (w/262 CCD)
Imaged at:   Anza, CA Exposure Time:   12 subs @ 5 minutes each (1 hour total)
Date imaged:  Oct. 20, 2006  Approximate FOV:   50'x 36'
Guided?:   yes Filters used:    IR Block 
Additional Info:  The name "Pacman" was apparently derived from the fact that this nebula does resemble the infamous PACMAN from the original computer game.