NGC 1986

NGC 1986 (also known as ESO 56-SC134) is an open cluster which is located in the Mensa constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by James Dunlop on September 27, 1826.[4] It has an apparent magnitude of 11.31 and its size is 2.80 by 2.40 arc minutes.[2]

NGC 1986
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension05h 27m 38.1s[1]
Declination−69° 58′ 25″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)11.31[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)2.80′ × 2.40′[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 56-SC134[3]
Associations
ConstellationMensa

References
  1. "NED results for object NGC 1986*". NED. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  2. "NGC 1986 -- Cluster of Stars". SIMBAD. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. "Object: NGC 1986 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  4. "NGC 1986 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
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