NGC 1984
| NGC 1984 | |
|---|---|
 The open cluster NGC 1984 | |
| Observation data (J2000.0epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h27m40.9s[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 |
NGC 1984(also known asESO 56-SC132) is anopen clusterassociated with anemission nebula,it is located in the constellationDoradoin theLarge Magellanic Cloud.It was discovered byJohn Herschelon 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]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ab"NED results for object NGC 1984 *".NED.Retrieved3 December2017.
- ^abc"NGC 1984 -- Cluster of Stars".SIMBAD.Retrieved3 December2017.
- ^"NGC 1984".SEDS.Retrieved3 December2017.
- ^"NGC 1984 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)".cseligman.Retrieved3 December2017.
- ^"NGC 1984 16 -- Star in Cluster".SIMBAD.Retrieved3 December2017.
External links
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Media related toNGC 1984at Wikimedia Commons- NGC 1984 onWikiSky:DSS2,SDSS,GALEX,IRAS,Hydrogen α,X-Ray,Astrophoto,Sky Map,Articles and images
- SEDS
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