NGC 2010
Star cluster in the Mensa constellation
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NGC 2010 (also known as ESO 056-SC319) is a small open cluster located in the Mensa constellation. It was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on November 12, 1836 and has a visual magnitude of 11.7, being visible with a telescope having an aperture of 8 inches (200mm) or more.[2] It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is estimated to be between 75 and 80 light years across.[3]
| NGC 2010 | |
|---|---|
The open cluster NGC 2010 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 30m 16s |
| Declination | −70° 48′ 05″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.7[1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Mensa |
