NGC 1986
NGC 1986 (also known as ESO 56-SC134) is an open cluster which is located in the Mensa constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by James Dunlop on September 27, 1826.[4] It has an apparent magnitude of 11.31 and its size is 2.80 by 2.40 arc minutes.[2]
NGC 1986 | |
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Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
Constellation | Mensa |
Right ascension | 05h 27m 38.1s[1] |
Declination | −69° 58′ 25″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.31[2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 2.80 x 2.40[2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | ESO 56-SC134[3] |
References
- "NED results for object NGC 1986*". NED. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- "NGC 1986 -- Cluster of Stars". SIMBAD. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- "Object: NGC 1986 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- "NGC 1986 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
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