NGC 2257

NGC 2257 is a globular cluster that lies on the outskirts of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).

NGC 2257
NGC 2257 image made by the Wide Field Imager instrument on the 2.2-metre MPG/ESO telescope at La Silla
Credit: ESO
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationDorado
Right ascension6h 30.4m 00s[1]
Declination−64° 19 00[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)13.5[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)3.4′[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsKMHK 1756, [SL63] 895, ESO 87-24, LW 481[2]

References

  1. "The Interactive NGC Catalog Online". Results for NGC 2257. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
  2. "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2257. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
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