NGC 281 the Pacman nebula

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NGC 281 the Pac Man nebula
Emission nebula in the constellation of Cassiopeia about 9,500 light years from Earth.
Imaged from Ocala, FL
Imaging telescope: Astro-Tech 8 inch Ritchey-Chretien telescope
Imaging camera: QSI 683wsg-8
Ha data 3 hours
SII and OIII data 2 hours and 20 minutes each filter.
PS CS5
Losmandy G11 with Gemini II - See more at: http://www.astrobin.com/63624/#sthash.L439rc74.dpuf