NGC 1978

Globular Cluster Fair (39/100)

NGC 1978 GlobularCluster Dor Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Higher magnification helpful

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Properties

Magnitude 9.9

Angular Size 4.0′ × 2.7′

Position Angle 160°

Description

vB, vL, lE, vgpmbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 05h 28m 36.0s

Dec -66° 13' 60.0"

Constellation Dor

Catalog NGC 1978

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NGC 1978 · 4.0′ diameter · N up, E left

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