NGC 281 is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is sometimes referred to as the "Pacman Nebula" due to its distinctive shape, which resembles the character from the classic video game. The nebula is an area of active star formation and contains a cluster of young stars known as IC 1590, which illuminate the surrounding gas and dust.
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