Oksana Korda | Astro Art & Science on Instagram: "Pacman Nebula ✨ - NGC 281 is a star-forming emission nebula in Cassiopeia, about 9,200 light-years away. The nebula’s bright hydrogen-alpha glow is shaped by massive stars in the open cluster IC 1590, which create dark, sculpted dust lanes and pillars where new stars are forming. Additionally, the region contains Bok globules, dense pockets of gas and dust that may collapse to form new stars. ⚠️🚫Please note that downloads or any unauthorized use