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Sharpless 2-184 is an emission nebula and star-forming region in the constellation Cassiopeia, more commonly catalogued as NGC 281. Its glowing hydrogen gas surrounds the young open cluster IC 1590 and contains dense Bok globules in which new stars may form. The nebula's dark dust lanes create a sha...
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Pacman Nebula designation brings distinctive shape, vivid emission structure, active star formation, and broad astrophotography popularity.
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NGC 281 is an emission nebula and active star-forming region in the constellation Cassiopeia, commonly called the Pacman Nebula because of its appearance in some images. It is associated with the young open cluster IC 1590, whose hot stars ionize surrounding hydrogen gas and make it glow. The region...
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Pacman Nebula is a popular Cassiopeia emission target with recognizable shape, solid imaging appeal, moderate mainstream fame.
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