NGC 1997 explained

NGC 1997
Epoch:J2000.0
Constellation:Dorado
Ra:[1]
Appmag V:13.43[2]
Size V:1.80
Names:ESO 86-SC1, GC 1200, h 2886[3]

NGC 1997 (also known as ESO 86-SC1) is an open cluster located in the Dorado constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on November 30, 1834.[4] Its apparent magnitude is 13.43 and its size is 1.80 arc minutes.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NED results for object NGC 1997. NED. 11 November 2017.
  2. Web site: NGC 1997 -- Cluster of Stars. SIMBAD. 11 November 2017.
  3. Web site: NGC 1997. SEDS. 11 November 2017.
  4. Web site: NGC 1997 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud). cseligman. 11 November 2017.

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