NGC 281, IC 11 or Sh2-184 is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia and is part of the Milky Way’s Perseus Spiral Arm. This 20×30 arcmin sized nebulosity is also associated with open cluster IC 1590, several Bok globules and the multiple star, B 1. 

Magnitude7.4

Radius48 light years

Distance to Earth9,459 light years

Apparent magnitude (V)7.4

Locationconstellation of Cassiopeia 

Right ascension00h 52m 59.3s

Acquisition details: Oct. 29 Nov. 1 / 2 2024 Total time 11h18m

Sky Watcher Star Adventurer / Astro Tech 60ED 60mm x 360mm F/6 refractor

Zwo 533mc pro camera / Optolong L-Extreme