NGC 1994

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NGC 1994
NGC 1994, slightly centre-right is NGC 1984
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension05h 28m 51.8s[1]
Declination−69° 08′ 31″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)9.8[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)0.60[3]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 56-SC136
Associations
ConstellationDorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1994 (also known as ESO 56-SC136) is an open cluster in the Dorado constellation which is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on 16 December 1835.[4] It has an apparent magnitude of 9.8[2] and its size is 0.60 arc minutes.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "NED results for object NGC 1994*". NED. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Open Cluster NGC 1994". DSO. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Object: NGC 1994 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  4. ^ "NGC 1994 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 24 November 2017.