NGC 281

Cluster associated with nebulosity in Cassiopeia

Dreyer's description: F, vL, dif, S triple * on np edge

Cross Identifications: Barnard; PacMan Nebula.

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    Right Ascension: 0 : 52.8 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: +56 : 37 (degrees : minutes)
    Apparent Magnitude: 7. p
    Apparent Diameter: 35. (arc minutes)

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