NGC 2108

NGC 2108 is a globular cluster located in the constellation of Dorado. NGC 2108 was discovered in 1835 by John Herschel.

NGC 2108
NGC 2108 taken by Hubble Space Telescope.[1]
Observation data (J2000[2] epoch)
ConstellationDorado
Right ascension 05h 43m 56.270s[2]
Declination−69° 10′ 54.37″[2]
Distance150,000 light years
Apparent magnitude (B)12.90[2]
Other designations
ESO 57-33, KMHK 1304, [SL63] 686[2]

See also
  • Globular Cluster

References
  1. "A globular cluster's striking red eye". Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  2. "SIMBAD Astronomical Database - CDS (Strasbourg)". Results for NGC 2108. Retrieved 2018-08-06.


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