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Lost Jewel of Orion

NGC 1980

Proper NameLost Jewel of Orion
Messier NumberNone
NGC/IC NumberNGC 1980
ConstellationOrion
Right Ascension5h 35m 24s
Declination-5° 54' 54"
Distancec.1,800 light years
c.600 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +2.5
Absolute: -6.2
DiameterApparent: 14'
Actual: 5.3 light years
Number of Starsc. 2,000
Optimum VisibilityDecember / January

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