NGC 1851
NGC 1851 is a Milky Way globular cluster (GC) found in the constellation of Columba . Here are some key stats on NGC 1851 :
Cluster name: | NGC 1851 |
Magnitude: | 7.1 |
Dwarf galaxy remnant: | y |
Constellation: | Columba |
Size (arc-minutes): | 12' |
Distance: | 39,680 ly |
Right Ascension: | 05h 14m 06.53s |
Declination: | -40° 02' 48.8" |
Notes: | Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy core |