NGC 1859 is an open cluster in the constellation Dorado.[1] It was discovered in 1834 by the British astronomer John Herschel with an 18.7-inch reflecting telescope.
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| NGC 1859 | |
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NGC 1859 (DSS) | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Right ascension | 05h 11m 31s[1] |
| Declination | −65° 15.0′[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.26[1] |
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| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
New General Catalogue 1500 to 1999 | |
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