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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