NGC 1955
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The open cluster NGC 1955
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Observation data | |
Constellation | Dorado |
Right ascension | 05h 26m 10.0s[1] |
Declination | −67° 29′ 51″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.0 [1][2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.8 [3] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | ESO 56-SC121, GC 1161, h 2863, Dun 211[4] |
NGC 1955 (also known as ESO 56-SC121) is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula located in the Dorado constellation. This nebula is part of the H II region[5] which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud and was discovered by James Dunlop on August 3, 1826.[3] Its apparent size is 9.0 by 1.8 arc minutes.[1]
References
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