NGC 2173

NGC 2173 is an open cluster of stars in the Mensa constellation.^[5][2] It was first discovered in 1836 by astronomer John Herschel.^[3]

ConstellationMensa^[1]

Right ascension05^h 57^m 58.5^s[2]

Declination−72° 58′ 41″^[3]

Distance159,000 LY^[4]

Quick facts Observation data (J2000.0 epoch), Constellation ...

NGC 2173
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Constellation	Mensa[1]
Right ascension	05h 57m 58.5s[2]
Declination	−72° 58′ 41″[3]
Distance	159,000 LY[4]
Apparent magnitude (V)	11.9[5]
Characteristics
Type	OCL[5][2]
Apparent size (V)	2.40[3][5][1]

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The cluster is within the Large Magellanic Cloud and is approximately 1.5 to 2 billion years old.^[6][7]