NGC 2002
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| NGC 2002 | |
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| File:NGC 2002 HST 9891 70 R814 G B555.png
The NGC 2002 open cluster
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| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Right ascension | 05h 30m 20.4s[1] |
| Declination | −66° 53′ 03″[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 10.84[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 86-SC3 |
NGC 2002 (also known as ESO 86-SC3) is an open cluster located in the Dorado constellation and is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by James Dunlop on September 24, 1826. It's apparent magnitude is 10.1 by 2.0 arc minutes.[1][3]
