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NGC 281
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 also contains dark dust lanes and dense globules where continuing stellar formation can be studied.
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IC 1805
IC 1805, commonly known as the Heart Nebula, is a large emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The nebula's distinctive shape and red glow are generated by ionized hydrogen gas illuminated by the radiation of the young open star cluster Melotte 15 at its center. Positioned roughly 7,500 light-years from Earth, it is a site of active star formation containing dark dust lanes that...
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