NGC 2108
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Globular cluster in the constellation Dorado
| NGC 2108 | |
|---|---|
NGC 2108 taken by Hubble Space Telescope.[1] | |
| Observation data (J2000[2] epoch) | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Right ascension | 05h 43m 56.270s[2] |
| Declination | −69° 10′ 54.37″[2] |
| Distance | 150,000 light years |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.32[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 57-33, KMHK 1304, [SL63] 686[2] |
| See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters | |
NGC 2108 is a globular cluster located in the constellation of Dorado. NGC 2108 was discovered in 1835 by John Herschel.
References
- ↑ "A globular cluster's striking red eye". Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "NGC 2108". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
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