NGC 2011

NGC 2011
The open cluster NGC 2011
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension05h 32m 16s
Declination−67° 30′ 21″
Apparent magnitude (V)10.58[1]
Physical characteristics
Associations
ConstellationMensa
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2011 (also known as ESO 56-114) is a small open cluster located in the Dorado constellation. It was discovered by 19th century Scottish astronomer James Dunlop in 1826 and has a visual magnitude of 10.58, being visible with a telescope having an aperture of 6 inches (150mm) or more.[2] It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is estimated to be between 60 and 65 light years across.[3][4]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference tadross was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "NGC 2011 - Open Cluster in Dorado | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  3. ^ "By Name | NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  4. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2000 - 2049". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-05-04.

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