NGC 1859

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NGC 1859
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Constellation Dorado
Right ascension 05h 11m 31s
Declination −65° 14′ 59″
Apparent magnitude (V) 12.3
Physical characteristics
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1859 is an open cluster in the constellation Dorado.[1] It was discovered in 1834 by the British astronomer John Herschel with an 18.7-inch reflecting telescope.

References

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