NGC 1859

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NGC 1859
NGC 1859 legacy dr10.jpg
NGC 1859 (legacy surveys)
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension 05h 11m 31s [1]
Declination −65° 15.0 [1]
Apparent magnitude  (V)12.26 [1]
Physical characteristics
Associations
Constellation Dorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1859 is an open cluster in the constellation Dorado. [1] It was discovered in 1834 by the British astronomer John Herschel with an 18.7-inch reflecting telescope.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "NGC 1859". SIMBAD . Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg . Retrieved 2013-08-27.