NGC 1981
NGC 1981 is a bright open cluster located in the constellation Orion, positioned just north of
the Orion Nebula complex. It contains a loose grouping of young stars spread across a wide
field, giving the cluster an airy and open appearance. The stellar population includes bright
blue and white stars typical of young clusters formed in active star-forming regions.
NGC 1981 is often imaged together with the Running Man Nebula and the Orion Nebula, forming a
striking sequence of star-forming structures.
Object Data
NGC:NGC 1981
Type:Open cluster
Constellation:Orion
Distance:~1,300 light-years
Observation Data
Location:Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:2011-01-28
Technical Data
Exposure time:IDAS-LPS-P2_FF- 46 min
Total: 0.8 h
Total: 0.8 h
Telescope:Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera:Canon 350D (OSC)
Color palette:RGB
Filters:IDAS