NGC 2004

NGC 2004 (also known as ESO 86-SC4) is an open cluster in the constellation Dorado. It was discovered by James Dunlop on September 24, 1826.[2]

NGC 2004
Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 2004
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationDorado
Right ascension05h 30m 41s[1]
Declination−67° 17 21[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)9.6[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)3.0' × 2.8'[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsNGC 2004, ESO 86-SC4[1]

References

  1. "NGC 2004". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  2. Seligman, Courtney. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2000 - 2049". New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2000 - 2049. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  • Media related to NGC 2004 at Wikimedia Commons
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