Chris Schur, taken from Payson, Arizona
NGC 281 is best known for its resemblance to Pac-Man, but beyond its bright circular region, diffuse waves of nebulosity ripple outward. This RGB image was taken over 10.25 hours with a 10-inch f/2.8 scope.
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