NGC 1869 explained

NGC 1869
Epoch:J2000
Constellation:Dorado
Ra:[1] [2] [3] [4]
Appmag V:14.0
Names:ESO 85-SC55

NGC 1869 (also known as ESO 85-SC55) is an open cluster in the Dorado constellation. It is located within the Large Magellanic Cloud.[3] It was discovered by James Dunlop on September 24, 1826, using a telescope reflector with a nine-inch aperture.[5] It is a large cluster of rich scattered stars. It is part of a triple association with NGC 1871 and NGC 1873. It has an apparent magnitude of 14.0.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NED results for object NGC 1869. Ned. 7 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Object: NGC 1869. Spider.Seds. 7 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Query : NGC 1869. Simbad. 7 January 2017.
  4. Web site: Vizier:NGC 1869. Vizier. 7 January 2017.
  5. Web site: NGC 1869. csgeilman. 7 January 2017.

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