NGC 1866 is a globular cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, located in the constellation of Dorado. NGC 1866 was discovered August 3rd, 1826 by James Dunlop.[3]
NGC 1866 | |
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![]() NGC 1866 taken by Hubble Space Telescope.[1] | |
Observation data (J2000[2] epoch) | |
Constellation | Dorado |
Right ascension | 05h 13m 38.920s[2] |
Declination | −65° 27′ 52.75″[2] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.73[2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 5.50′ × 5.50′[2] |
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Other designations | ESO 85-52, KMHK 664, LW 163, [SL63] 319[2] |
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters |
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