NGC 1871 explained
NGC 1871 |
Epoch: | J2000 |
Constellation: | Dorado |
Ra: | [1] |
Appmag V: | 10.21[2] |
Size V: | 10.09 |
Names: | ESO 56-SC85 |
NGC 1871 (also known as ESO 56-SC85) is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula located in the Dorado constellation within the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by James Dunlop on November 5, 1826. Its apparent magnitude is 10.21, and its size is 2.0 arc minutes.[3]
NGC 1871 is part of a triple association with NGC 1869 and NGC 1873.
Notes and References
- 10.1088/0004-6256/142/2/48. 2011AJ....142...48W. The Star Clusters of the Large Magellanic Cloud: Structural Parameters. 2011. Werchan. Felicia. Zaritsky. Dennis. The Astronomical Journal. 142. 2. 48. 1105.1769. 118331608.
- Web site: NGC 1871 -- Association of Stars. SIMBAD. 12 October 2017.
- Web site: NGC 1871 (= an OCL and EN in the LMC). cseligman. 12 October 2017.