The Head of Hydra, open cluster NGC 1981, and reflection nebula NGC 1999
March 7–14, 2013: The Head of Hydra is an
excellent target
for naked-eye observers, open cluster NGC 1981 in Orion offers
small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek
out reflection nebula NGC 1999, also in Orion.
Published:
March 7, 2013
 The Head of Hydra is an asterism that marks the westernmost part of the sky's largest constellation, Hydra the Water Snake. // Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Targets for March 7–14, 2013
Naked eye: The Head of Hydra
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 1981
Large telescope: Reflection nebula NGC 1999 |
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