NGC 1970
Open cluster in the constellation Dorado
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NGC 1970 (also known as ESO 56-SC127) is a bright open cluster and emission nebula in the Dorado constellation in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on January 31, 1835.[3] Its apparent size is 8.0.[4] It is commonly known as the Tulip Nebula.[5]
Right ascension05h 26m 49.0s[1]
Declination−68° 49′ 42″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)10.28[1]
ConstellationDorado
| Nebula | |
|---|---|
NGC 1970 is in the centre with NGC 1962, far south-west and both NGC 1965 and NGC 1966, slightly west and north-west from it | |
| Observation data: epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h 26m 49.0s[1] |
| Declination | −68° 49′ 42″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 10.28[1] |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Designations | ESO 56-SC127[2] |