NGC 1980 - Lost Jewel of Orion

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the open star cluster NGC 1980 (Lost Jewel of Orion) in the constellation Orion.

Introduction

The open star cluster NGC 1980 (Lost Jewel of Orion) in the constellation Orion is the southern and brightest part of Orion's sword. The designation NGC 1980 denotes both an open star cluster and an emission nebula (associated wth iota Orionis).

NGC 1980 (Lost Jewel of Orion)
Size: 15' (Stoyan)
Distance: 1,500 light years (Stoyan)
Ranking: ** (Stoyan)

Map

The open star cluster NGC 1980 (Lost Jewel of Orion) in the constellation Orion (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Own Photos

eVscope


NGC 1980 - Feb 20, 2021		NGC 1980 - Feb 20, 2021, processed

Vespera


NGC 1980 with M 42/43, Jan 18, 2023 - original (41 frames = 400s), mosaic		NGC 1980 with M 42/43, Jan 18, 2023 - large (41 frames = 400s), processed

M 42/43 with NGC 1977, NGC 1980, and NGC 1981 (at the top), Jan 18, 2023 - original (241 frames = 2410s), mosaic		M 42/43 with NGC 1977, NGC 1980, and NGC 1981 (at the top), Jan 18, 2023 - large (241 frames = 2410s), processed

M 42/43 with NGC 1981 on top, Feb 20, 2023 - original, 2840s, mosaic, Dual Band Filter		M 42/43 with NGC 1981 on top, Feb 20, 2023 - large, 2840s, mosaic, Dual Band Filter, photo left processed (PSE)

		M 42/43 with NGC 1981 on top, Feb 20, 2023 - large, 2840s, mosaic, Dual Band Filter, photo on top processed (DN)

Vespera Pro


M 42/43 with NGC 1977 and NGC 1980, Dec 26, 2024 - 2000 (121 frames = 20 min)		M 42/43 with NGC 1977 and NGC 1980, Dec 26, 2024 - 2000 (121 Frames = 20 min), processed

M 42/43 with NGC 1977 and NGC 1980, Feb 1, 2025 - 2000 (130 frames = 22 min)		M 42/43 with NGC 1977 and NGC 1980, Feb 1, 2025 - 2000 (130 frames = 22 min), processed

		M 42/43 with NGC 1977 and NGC 1980, Feb 1, 2025 - 2000 (130 frames = 22 min), processed and denoise (PAI)

My Own Observations

Observations January/February 2021

Jan 14, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 1980 photographed, images discarded
Feb 20, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 1980 photographed (r.f., n.o.)

Observations January/February 2023

Jan 18, 2023 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): NGC 1980 photographed as part of a M 42 mosaic (also with NGC 1981 and NGC 1977)
February 20, 2023 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera): M 42/43 photographed, Dual Band Filter, 690 s (with NGC 1981, 1977, and 1980); also denoised

Observations December 2024

December 26, 2024 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera Pro): NGC 1980 photographed together with M 42/43 and NGC 1977

Observations February/March 2025

February 1, 2025 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera Pro): NGC 1980 photographed together with M 42/43 and NGC 1977
March 16, 2025 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: TLAPO804): NGC 1980 observed together with M 42/43 and NGC 1981

References

NGC 1980 (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_1980