Astronomy:NGC 1910

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Short description: Star cluster in the constellation Dorado
NGC 1910
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The N119 nebula with the cluster visible. Credit: ESO
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationDorado
Right ascension 5h 18m 42.5s[1]
Declination−69° 14′ 12.1″[1]
Distance160,000 ly (50,000 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)11.2 [2]
Apparent dimensions (V)1.54′ (arcmin.)[1]
Physical characteristics
Radius71.675 (21.975 pc)[note 1]
Other designationsNGC 1910, ESO 56-SC99
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1910, or LH-41, is an OB association in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

Location

NGC 1910's right ascension is  5h 18m 42.5s and its declination is -69° 14′ 12.1″.[3] Its angular size is 1.54 arcminutes.[1]

N119

Main page: Astronomy:N119

The cluster has an associated HII region called N119.

Stars

NGC 1910 contains several stars including S Doradus, LH41-1042, LMC195-1, and R85.

See also

Notes and references

  1. Calculated based on size and distance