NGC 2027

NGC 2027
NGC 2027, just right of centre, with NGC 2021 just below it
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension05h 31m 00.33s
Declination−66° 55′ 05.75″
Distance160 kly (50 kpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)11.5
Apparent dimensions (V)0.7′
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 86-SC13
Associations
ConstellationDorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2027 (also known as ESO 86-SC13) is a 12th magnitude open cluster located in the constellation Dorado which is also part of the Large Magellanic Cloud and was discovered by James Dunlop on November 6, 1826. Its apparent diameter is 0.7 arcminutes.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Werchan, Felicia; Zaritsky, Dennis (2011). "The Star Clusters of the Large Magellanic Cloud: Structural Parameters". The Astronomical Journal. 142 (2): 48. arXiv:1105.1769. Bibcode:2011AJ....142...48W. doi:10.1088/0004-6256/142/2/48. S2CID 118331608.
  2. 1 2 3 "NGC 2027 (= an OCL in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 13 October 2017.