NGC 1997 | |
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Observation data ( J2000.0 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 05h 30m 34.7s [1] |
Declination | −63° 11′ 58″ [1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.43 [2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.80 [2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | ESO 86-SC1, GC 1200, h 2886 [3] |
Associations | |
Constellation | Dorado |
NGC 1997 (also known as ESO 86-SC1) is an open cluster located in the Dorado constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on November 30, 1834. [4] Its apparent magnitude is 13.43 and its size is 1.80 arc minutes. [2]