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Star cluster in the constellation Mensa
NGC 1959
NGC 1959 in the centre with NGC 1950, in the top right from it.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension05 25 36.6
Declination−69° 55′ 37″
Apparent magnitude (V)12.2
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 56-SC120, GC 1164, h 2865
Associations
ConstellationMensa
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1959 (also known as ESO 56-SC120) is an open cluster located in the Mensa constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on December 23, 1834. Its apparent magnitude is 12.2, and its size is 0.50 arc minutes.

References

  1. ^ "NED results for object NGC 1959*". NED. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Object: NGC 1959 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  3. "NGC 1959". SEDS. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  4. "NGC 1959 (in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
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