NGC 1984
Open cluster in the constellation Dorado
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NGC 1984 (also known as ESO 56-SC132) is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula, it is located in the constellation Dorado in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on 16 December 1835.[4] The apparent magnitude is 9.9 and its size is 1.50 by 1.20 arc minutes.[2]
Rightascension05h 27m 40.9s[1]
Declination−69° 08′ 04″[1]
Apparent magnitude(V)9.99 [2]
Apparent dimensions(V)1.50 x 1.20[2]
| NGC 1984 | |
|---|---|
The open cluster NGC 1984 | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 27m 40.9s[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 contains a star called NGC 1984-16 which is at these co-ordinates 05 27 41.0 -69 08 06.[5]
