NGC 1869

NGC 1869
NGC 1869, just right of centre, with NGC 1871, below right and NGC 1873 above it
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension05h 13m 56.3s[1][2][3][4]
Declination−67° 22′ 46″[1][2][3][4]
Apparent magnitude (V)14.0[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 85-SC55
Associations
ConstellationDorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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]

References

  1. ^ a b "NED results for object NGC 1869". Ned. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Object: NGC 1869". Spider.Seds. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Query : NGC 1869". Simbad. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Vizier:NGC 1869". Vizier. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  5. ^ "NGC 1869". csgeilman. Retrieved 7 January 2017.


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