NGC 281, the Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia, near teh bright star Alpha Cassiopeiae.

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Emission nebula NGC 281 in Cassiopeia near the star Alpha Cassiopeiae, or Schedir, at right. NGC 281 is also known as the Pacman Nebula.

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