NGC 2197

Open cluster in the constellation Dorado From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

NGC 2197 is an centrally condensed open cluster within the Large Magellanic Cloud, in the Dorado constellation.[1] It is estimated to be 400 million years old.[2]

Rightascension06h 06m 87s
Declination−67° 05 51
Other designationsESO 86-SC58
Quick facts Observation data (J2000.0 epoch), Right ascension ...
NGC 2197
NGC 2197 and surrounding galaxies, including ESO 86-59 on the lower left (legacy surveys)
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension06h 06m 87s
Declination−67° 05 51
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 86-SC58
Associations
ConstellationDorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters
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