NGC 1986 | |
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Observation data ( J2000.0 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 05h 27m 38.1s [1] |
Declination | −69° 58′ 25″ [1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.31 [2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 2.80′ × 2.40′ [2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | ESO 56-SC134 [3] |
Associations | |
Constellation | Mensa |
NGC 1986 (also known as ESO 56-SC134) is an open cluster which is located in the Mensa constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by James Dunlop on September 27, 1826. [4] It has an apparent magnitude of 11.31 and its size is 2.80 by 2.40 arc minutes. [2]