NGC 2081

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NGC 2081
Nebula
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Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 05h 39m 59s
Declination -69° 24’ 20”
Constellation Dorado
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 2081 is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula located in the constellation Dorado. NGC 2081 is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud. [1] NGC 2081 was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel between 1834 and 1836. [2] [1]

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  2. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2050 - 2099". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2024-06-02.