NGC 2257
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Globular cluster NGC 2257 |
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| Image of NGC 2257 using the Wide Field Imager of the MPG / ESO 2.2 m telescope . | |
| AladinLite | |
| Constellation | Swordfish |
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Position equinox : J2000.0 , epoch : J2000.0 |
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| Right ascension | 06 h 30 m 13.8 s |
| declination | -64 ° 19 ′ 32 ″ |
| Appearance | |
| Brightness (visual) | 13.5 likes |
| Angular expansion | 2.2 ′ |
| Physical data | |
| Affiliation | Large Magellanic Cloud |
| history | |
| discovery | John Herschel |
| Discovery date | November 30, 1834 |
| Catalog names | |
| NGC 2257 • ESO 87-SC024 • GC GC 1434 • KMHK 1756, LW 481, h 3057 | |
NGC 2257 is a globular cluster on the edge of the large Magellanic Cloud , in the constellation Swordfish .
The object was discovered by John Herschel on November 30, 1834 .
Web links
- An Ancient Cluster of Stars Against a Stunning Background - ESO Picture of the week.