NGC 1986

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NGC 1986
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 designationsESO 56-SC134 [3]
Associations
Constellation Mensa
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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

  1. 1 2 "NED results for object NGC 1986*". NED. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "NGC 1986 -- Cluster of Stars". SIMBAD. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "Object: NGC 1986 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "NGC 1986 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 25 November 2017.


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