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Open cluster in the constellation Dorado
NGC 1984
The open cluster NGC 1984
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension05 27 40.9
Declination−69° 08′ 04″
Apparent magnitude (V)9.99
Apparent dimensions (V)1.50 x 1.20
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 56-SC132, GC 1187, h 2882
Associations
ConstellationDorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1984 (also known as ESO 56-SC132) is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula, it is located in the constellation Dorado in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on 16 December 1835. The apparent magnitude is 9.9 and its size is 1.50 by 1.20 arc minutes.

NGC 1984 contains a star called NGC 1984-16 which is at these co-ordinates 05 27 41.0 -69 08 06.

See also

References

  1. ^ "NED results for object NGC 1984 *". NED. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ^ "NGC 1984 -- Cluster of Stars". SIMBAD. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. "NGC 1984". SEDS. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  4. "NGC 1984 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  5. "NGC 1984 16 -- Star in Cluster". SIMBAD. Retrieved 3 December 2017.

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