NGC 1955
The open cluster NGC 1955
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension05h 26m 10.0s[1]
Declination−67° 29 51[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)9.0 [1][2]
Apparent dimensions (V)1.8 [3]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 56-SC121, GC 1161, h 2863, Dun 211[4]
Associations
ConstellationDorado

NGC 1955 (also known as ESO 56-SC121) is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula located in the Dorado constellation. This nebula is part of the H II region[5] which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud and was discovered by James Dunlop on August 3, 1826.[3] Its apparent magnitude is 9.0, and its size is 1.8 arc minutes.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Object: NGC 1955 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  2. "NGC 1955 - Vizier". Vizier. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  3. 1 2 "NGC 1955 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  4. "NGC 1955". SEDS. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  5. "NED results for object NGC 1955". NED. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
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