| NGC 1984 | |
|---|---|
 The open cluster NGC 1984 | |
| Observation data (J2000.0epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 27m 40.9s[1] |
| Declination | −69° 08′ 04″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.99[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.50 x 1.20[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 56-SC132, GC 1187, h 2882[3] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| See also:Open cluster,List of open clusters | |
NGC 1984 (also known asESO 56-SC132) is anopen cluster associated with anemission nebula, it is located in theconstellationDorado in theLarge Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered byJohn Herschel on 16 December 1835.[4] The apparent magnitude is 9.9 and its size is 1.50 by 1.20arc minutes.[2]
NGC 1984 contains a star called NGC 1984-16 which is at these co-ordinates 05 27 41.0 -69 08 06.[5]
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