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NGC 1971

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NGC 1971
NGC 1971 in the centre with NGC 1972 just above it and NGC 1969, just right of it.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension05h 26m 45.3s[1]
Declination−67° 51′ 06″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)11.9 [2]
Apparent dimensions (V)0.8 [1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 56-SC128, GC 1176, h 2875[3]
Associations
ConstellationDorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1971 (also known as ESO 56-SC128) is an open cluster which is in the Dorado constellation and is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on December 23, 1834.[4] Its apparent size is 11.9 by 0.80 arc minutes.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Object: NGC 1971 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Open Cluster NGC 1971". DSO. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  3. ^ "NGC 1971". SEDS. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  4. ^ "NGC 1971 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 30 October 2017.