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NGC 281 is an emission nebula located in the direction of the Cassiopeia constellation and classified as an H II region. Commonly known in astronomy as the "Pacman Nebula" due to its visual resemblance to the classic video game character, this nebula is regarded both as a star-forming region and as an OB association containing young stars. It was first discovered in 1883 by American astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard. Physical and Observational Properties Position and Distance NGC 281 lies within