NGC 1955
Open cluster in the constellation Dorado
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NGC 1955 (also known as ESO 56-SC121) is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula located in the Dorado constellation. This nebula is part of the H II region[5] which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud and was discovered by James Dunlop on August 3, 1826.[3] Its apparent magnitude is 9.0, and its size is 1.8 arc minutes.[1]
Rightascension05h 26m 10.0s[1]
Declination−67° 29′ 51″[1]
Apparent magnitude(V)9.0 [1][2]
Apparent dimensions(V)1.8 [3]
| NGC 1955 | |
|---|---|
The open cluster NGC 1955 and surrounding nebulosity | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 26m 10.0s[1] |
| Declination | −67° 29′ 51″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.0 [1][2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.8 [3] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 56-SC121, GC 1161, h 2863, Dun 211[4] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
