NGC 2010

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NGC 2010
The open cluster NGC 2010
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension05h 30m 16s
Declination−70° 48′ 05″
Apparent magnitude (V)11.7[1]
Physical characteristics
Associations
ConstellationMensa
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2010 (also known as ESO 056-SC319) is a small open cluster located in the Mensa constellation. It was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on November 12, 1836 and has a visual magnitude of 11.7, being visible with a telescope having an aperture of 8 inches (200mm) or more.[2] It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is estimated to be between 75 and 80 light years across.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Tadross, A. L. (2011). "A catalog of 120 NGC open star clusters". Journal of the Korean Astronomical Society. 44 (1). arXiv:1108.2134. doi:10.5303/JKAS.2011.44.1.1.
  2. ^ "NGC 2010 - Open Cluster in Mensa | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
  3. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2000 - 2049". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
  4. ^ Seligman, Courtney. "NGC 7093". Celestial Atlas. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
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