NGC 2000

NGC 2000 is an open cluster located in the constellation Mensa, in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It is around 160-165 thousand light-years away. It was discovered in 1836 by John Herschel.^[2]

Rightascension05^h 27.30^{m [1]}

Declination−71° 52.5′^[1]

Distance160,000–165,000^[2]

Apparent magnitude(V)12.14^[1]

Quick facts Observation data (J2000.0 epoch), Right ascension ...

NGC 2000
Legacy surveys image of NGC 2000
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension	05h 27.30m [1]
Declination	−71° 52.5′[1]
Distance	160,000–165,000[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)	12.14[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	1.6′[1]
Physical characteristics
Associations
Constellation	Mensa
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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