NGC 2011
Star cluster in the Dorado constellation
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NGC 2011 (also known as ESO 56-114) is a small open cluster located in the Dorado constellation. It was discovered by 19th century Scottish astronomer James Dunlop in 1826 and has a visual magnitude of 10.58, being visible with a telescope having an aperture of 6 inches (150mm) or more.[2] It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is estimated to be between 60 and 65 light years across.[3][4]
| NGC 2011 | |
|---|---|
The open cluster NGC 2011 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 32m 16s |
| Declination | −67° 30′ 21″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 10.58[1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Doradus |
