NGC 1970
| Nebula | |
|---|---|
| Observation data: epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h 26m 49.0s |
| Declination | −68° 49′ 42″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 10.28 |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Designations | ESO 56-SC127 |
NGC 1970 (also known as ESO 56-SC127) is a bright open cluster and emission nebula in the constellation Dorado in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on January 31, 1835. Its apparent size is 8.0. It is commonly known as the Tulip Nebula.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "NGC 1970". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ "Bright Nebula NGC 1970". DSO. Archived from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ "NGC 1970 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ "Object: NGC 1970 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Chadwick, S; Cooper, I (2012). Imaging the Southern Sky. New York: Springer. p. 317. ISBN 978-1461447498.
External links
- NGC 1970 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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