NGC 2000

NGC 2000
Legacy surveys image of NGC 2000
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension05h 27.30m
Declination−71° 52.5′
Distance160,000–165,000
Apparent magnitude (V)12.14
Apparent dimensions (V)1.6′
Physical characteristics
Associations
ConstellationMensa
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2000 is an open cluster located in the constellation Mensa, in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It is around 160-165 thousand light-years away. It was discovered in 1836 by John Herschel.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "NGC 2000". Simbad. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  2. 1 2 "NGC Objects: NGC 2000-2049".