NGC 1918
Supernova remnant | |
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NGC 1918 | |
Constellation | Swordfish |
Position equinox : J2000.0 |
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Right ascension | 05h 19m 07.0s |
declination | -69 ° 39 ′ 45 ″ |
Further data | |
Angular expansion |
1.38 '× 1.38' |
Affiliation | |
history | |
discovery |
James Dunlop |
Date of discovery |
September 27, 1826 |
Catalog names | |
NGC 1918 • ESO 56-101 • | |
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NGC 1918 is a supernova remnant in the constellation Swordfish . It was discovered on September 27, 1826 by the Scottish astronomer James Dunlop .