NGC 1869 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
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 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Dorado |
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]