NGC 1986
| NGC 1986 | |
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| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 27m 38.1s[1] |
| Declination | −69° 58′ 25″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.31[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 2.80′ × 2.40′[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 56-SC134[3] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Mensa |
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]
References
- ^ a b "NED results for object NGC 1986*". NED. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ a b c "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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