NGC 1997

NGC 1997
NGC 1997 Open cluster within the Large Magellanic Cloud.
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension05h 30m 34.7s
Declination−63° 11′ 58″
Apparent magnitude (V)13.43
Apparent dimensions (V)1.80
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 86-SC1, GC 1200, h 2886
Associations
ConstellationDorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1997 (also known as ESO 86-SC1) is an open cluster located in the constellation Dorado which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on November 30, 1834. Its apparent magnitude is 13.43 and its size is 1.80 arc minutes.

References

  1. 1 2 "NED results for object NGC 1997". NED. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "NGC 1997 -- Cluster of Stars". SIMBAD. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "NGC 1997". SEDS. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "NGC 1997 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 11 November 2017.