NGC 2003 explained

NGC 2003
Credit:Donald Pelletier
Epoch:J2000
Constellation:Dorado
Ra:[1]
Dist Ly:163,000
Names:"PGC 3518064" also known as ESO 086-SC006 and SL 526[2]

NGC 2003 (also known as PGC 3518064, ESO 086-SC006 and SL 526) is a globular cluster located in the Dorado constellation and is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud.

Background

It is not visible to the naked eye and requires a telescope to observe. The cluster is located at a distance of approximately 163,000 light-years from Earth.[3] It was first discovered by John Herschel on 23 November 1834. Its apparent size is about 1.75 by 0.9 arc minutes.

Notes and References

  1. NGC 2003. Simbad. 4 November 2023.
  2. Web site: NGC 2003. cseligman. 4 November 2023.
  3. Web site: NGC 2003 - Globular Cluster in Dorado. The Sky Live. 4 November 2023.