| NGC 1971 | |
|---|---|
NGC 1971 in the centre with NGC 1972 just above it and NGC 1969, just right of it. | |
| Observation data (J2000epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 26m 45.3s[1] |
| Declination | −67° 51′ 06″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.9[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 0.8[1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 56-SC128, GC 1176, h 2875[3] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| See also:Open cluster,List of open clusters | |
NGC 1971 (also known asESO 56-SC128) is anopen cluster which is in theDorado constellation and is part of theLarge Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered byJohn Herschel on December 23, 1834.[4] Its apparent size is 11.9 by 0.80arc minutes.[1][2]
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