Messier 42, 43 and NGC 1977
Messier 42 Trapezium
Sketch and Details by Kiminori Ikebe
M42 (NGC 1976) Ori diffuse nebula Difficulty level 1
M43 (NGC 1982) Ori diffuse nebula Difficulty level 2
NGC 1977 Ori diffuse nebula Difficulty level 3
Date of observation: 1995/01/25 22:08
Observing site: Hoshinomura
Transparency/seeing/sky darkness: 2/4/2
Instruments: 30×125 binoculars
Width of field: 1.6‹
This is the brightest and most interesting diffuse nebula among those that are visible from Japan. It shows very complex structures and extremely difficult to draw. North of this nebula a diffuse nebula called NGC 1977 is clearly visible.
NGC 1999: This nebula is relatively bright with complex structures. If this nebula was a separate object, it could attract more attention of observers.
M42: Even at this magnification the four stars of the Trapezium are resolved and a dark band intruding the bright nebulosity from the east is noticeable. There are three stars along this dark band. There is also a dark band south of the Trapezium.
M43: The star at the center stands out and the southeast side of the nebulosity is sharply defined by dark areas.
Kiminori.
They are two very splendid views, nicely done.
Scott.
Kiminori,
These are very accomplished sketches, I appreciate your considerable skill in rendering them. Well done.
Dale 🙂
Really great, Kiminori. I appreciate your skills with the right position of each star. This must be a great binoculars too.