NGC 1869 | |
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Observation data (J2000epoch) | |
Right ascension | 05h 13m 56.3s[1][2][3][4] |
Declination | −67° 22′ 46″[1][2][3][4] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.0[2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | ESO 85-SC55 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Dorado |
See also:Open cluster,List of open clusters |
NGC 1869 (also known asESO 85-SC55) is anopen cluster in theDorado constellation. It is located within theLarge Magellanic Cloud.[3] It was discovered byJames Dunlop on September 24, 1826, using a telescope reflector with a nine-inch aperture.[5] It is a large cluster of rich scattered stars. It is part of a triple association withNGC 1871 andNGC 1873. It has an apparent magnitude of 14.0.[2]
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