NGC 2003

NGC 2003
Image of NGC 2003
Credit: Donald Pelletier
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationDorado
Right ascension05h 30m 55.040s[1]
Declination−66° 30′ 05.00″[1]
Distance163,000
Physical characteristics
Other designations"PGC 3518064" also known as ESO 086-SC006 and SL 526[2]
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

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.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "NGC 2003". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b "NGC 2003". cseligman. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  3. ^ "NGC 2003 - Globular Cluster in Dorado". The Sky Live. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  • Media related to NGC 2003 at Wikimedia Commons


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