NGC 1871
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| NGC 1871 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 1871 with NGC 1869, just above it | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 13m 52.36s[1] |
| Declination | −67° 27′ 19.88″[1] |
| Distance | 160 kly (50 kpc)[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 10.09[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 2.0’[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 56-SC85 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
NGC 1871 (also known as ESO 56-SC85) is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula located in the Dorado constellation within the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by James Dunlop on November 5, 1826. Its apparent magnitude is 10.09, and its size is 2.0 arc minutes.[2][3]
NGC 1871 is part of a triple association with NGC 1869 and NGC 1873.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Werchan, Felicia; Zaritsky, Dennis (2011). "The Star Clusters of the Large Magellanic Cloud: Structural Parameters". The Astronomical Journal. 142 (2): 48. arXiv:1105.1769. Bibcode:2011AJ....142...48W. doi:10.1088/0004-6256/142/2/48. S2CID 118331608.
- ^ a b c "NGC 1871 -- Association of Stars". SIMBAD. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
- ^ a b "NGC 1871 (= an OCL and EN in the LMC)". cseligman. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
External links
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