NGC 2257
NGC 2257 | |
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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] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | KMHK 1756, [SL63] 895, ESO 87-24, LW 481[2] |
NGC 2257 is a globular cluster that lies on the outskirts of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).
External links
- An Ancient Cluster of Stars Against a Stunning Background – ESO Picture of the week.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "The Interactive NGC Catalog Online". Results for NGC 2257. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
- ↑ "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2257. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
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