Diffuse Nebula
NGC 281
Cassiopeia
0H 52.8m +56° 37'

Magnitude: 7.8
Size: 35' × 30'
Distance: 9,400 light-years

Skill Level
This is a large and somewhat faint nebula that requires adequate exposure time.

Recommended Equipment
A fast Newtonian is probably the best telescope to use.

A short focal length refractor would also be appropriate, though it might require longer exposures.

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