NGC 1847 explained

NGC 1847
Ra:[1]
Appmag V:12.4
Epoch:J2000.0
Type:Star cluster
Constellation:Dorado

NGC 1847 is a young, massive star cluster in the bar of the Large Magellanic Cloud in the constellation Dorado. It was discovered in 1835 by John Herschel[2] with an 18.7-inch reflecting telescope.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Results for NGC 1847 . SIMBAD . 7 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Seligman . Courtney . NGC 1847 . Celestial Atlas . 7 December 2018.

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