NGC 1869

NGC 1869
NGC 1869, just right of centre, with NGC 1871, below right and NGC 1873 above it
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Dorado
Right ascension	05h 13m 56.3s[1][2][3][4]
Declination	−67° 22′ 46″[1][2][3][4]
Apparent magnitude (V)	14.0[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designations	ESO 85-SC55
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

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