NGC 1936 (also known as IC 2127 and ESO 056-EN111) is an emission nebula which is part of the larger LMC-N44 nebula located in the Dorado constellation in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1834 and added to the Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars as NGC 1936. It was later observed by John Dunlop on September 27, 1936, and Williamina Fleming in 1901 and added to the Index Catalogue as IC 2127.[4] Its apparent magnitude is 11.60.[2]
| Emission nebula | |
|---|---|
 NGC 1936, just to the left of the centre with NGC 1935, slightly to the top right of it | |
| Observation data: epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h 22m 11s[1] |
| Declination | −67° 58′ 59″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.60 [2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 12.87 [2] |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Designations | GC 1142, h 2844, Dunlop 175,[3] IC 2127, ESO 056-EN111 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Bright Nebula NGC 1936". dso-browser. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "IC 2127 -- Emission Object". SIMBAD. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "NGC 1936". SEDS. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "NGC 1936 (= IC 2127, in the Large Magellanic Cloud)". cseligman. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
External links
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