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Open star cluster in the constellation Mensa
NGC 2000
Legacy surveys image of NGC 2000
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension05 27.30
Declination−71° 52.5′
Distance160,000–165,000
Apparent magnitude (V)12.14
Apparent dimensions (V)1.6′
Physical characteristics
Associations
ConstellationMensa
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters
Not to be confused with NGC 2000.0.

NGC 2000 is an open cluster located in the constellation Mensa, in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It is around 160-165 thousand light-years away. It was discovered in 1836 by John Herschel.

References

  1. ^ "NGC 2000". Simbad. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  2. ^ "NGC Objects: NGC 2000-2049".
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