NGC 2257
NGC 2257 is a globular cluster that lies on the outskirts of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Right ascension | 6h 30.4m 00s[1] |
| Declination | −64° 19′ 00″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.5[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 3.4′[1] |
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| Other designations | KMHK 1756, [SL63] 895, ESO 87-24, LW 481[2] |
References
- "The Interactive NGC Catalog Online". Results for NGC 2257. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
- "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2257. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
External links
Media related to NGC 2257 at Wikimedia Commons- An Ancient Cluster of Stars Against a Stunning Background – ESO Picture of the week.
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