NGC 1866

Globular cluster in the constellation Dorado From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

NGC 1866 is a globular cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, located in the constellation of Dorado. NGC 1866 was discovered August 3, 1826 by James Dunlop.[3]

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NGC 1866
NGC 1866 taken by Hubble Space Telescope.[1]
Observation data (J2000[2] epoch)
ConstellationDorado
Right ascension05h 13m 38.920s[2]
Declination−65° 27 52.75[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)9.73[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)5.50′ × 5.50′[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 85-52, KMHK 664, LW 163, [SL63] 319[2]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters
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