NGC 2040
Coordinates: 
05h 36m 00.7s, −67° 34′ 57″
| NGC 2040 | |
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NGC 2040 is essentially a very loose star cluster whose stars have a common origin and are drifting together through space. Credit: ESA/Hubble, NASA and D. A Gouliermis. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Right ascension | 05h 36m 00.7s [1] |
| Declination | −67° 34′ 57″ [1] |
| Distance | 150000 ly[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 56-164, LMC RASS 247, WHHW 0536.2-6737, CAL 60, LHA 120-N 59B, RX J0536.0-6735, [FHW95] LMC B0536-6735, 2E 1469, LH 88, RX J0536.0-6736, [FPH98] LMC 44, 2E 0536.2-6736, LI-LMC 1392, 1RXS J053602.3-673502, [HP99] 551 |
NGC 2040 is star cluster located 150,000 light years away[2] in the constellation of Dorado.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Search results for NGC 2040". Astronomical Database. SIMBAD. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hubble Peeks inside a Stellar Cloud". ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
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