NGC 1986 explained

NGC 1986
Epoch:J2000.0
Constellation:Mensa
Ra:[1]
Appmag B:11.07
Appmag V:11.31
Size V:2.80 × 2.40
Names:ESO 56-SC134[2]

NGC 1986 (also known as ESO 56-SC134) is an open cluster which is located in the Mensa constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by James Dunlop on September 27, 1826.[3] It has an apparent magnitude of 11.31 and its size is 2.80 by 2.40 arc minutes.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NED results for object NGC 1986*. NED. 25 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Object: NGC 1986 (*). SEDS. 25 November 2017.
  3. Web site: NGC 1986 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud). cseligman. 25 November 2017.
  4. Web site: NGC 1986 -- Cluster of Stars. SIMBAD. 25 November 2017.

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