NGC 1859

NGC 1859
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Constellation Dorado
Right ascension 05h 11m 31s[1]
Declination −65° 15.0′[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 12.26[1]
Physical characteristics

NGC 1859 is an open cluster in the constellation Dorado.[1] It was discovered in 1834 by the British astronomer John Herschel with an 18.7-inch reflecting telescope.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "NGC 1859". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
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