NGC 1997
Appearance
NGC 1997 | |
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Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 05h 30m 34.7s[1] |
Declination | −63° 11′ 58″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.43[2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.80[2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | ESO 86-SC1, GC 1200, h 2886[3] |
Associations | |
Constellation | Dorado |
NGC 1997 (also known as ESO 86-SC1) is an open cluster located in the Dorado constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on November 30, 1834.[4] Its apparent magnitude is 13.43 and its size is 1.80 arc minutes.[2]
References
- ^ a b "NED results for object NGC 1997". NED. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ a b c "NGC 1997 -- Cluster of Stars". SIMBAD. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "NGC 1997". SEDS. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "NGC 1997 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 11 November 2017.