| NGC 2009 | |
|---|---|
 The open cluster NGC 2009 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 30m 48s |
| Declination | −69° 09′ 49″ |
| Distance | 2,934 ly (900 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11 [1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
NGC 2009 (also known as ESO 56-140) is a small open cluster located in the Dorado constellation. It was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on November 3, 1834 with a visual magnitude of 11.02, being visible with a telescope having an aperture of 6 inches (150mm) or more. [2] It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is estimated to be between 45 and 50 light years across. [3]
