* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: NGC 2184


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
NGC 2184
Permalink  
 


NGC 2184 (also known as the Mini-Hyades Cluster) is a magnitude +13.6 asterism located in the constellation Orion.
The brightest star is magnitude +9.2

The group of 5 stars, or asterism, was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Windsor Road, Slough, on the 19th February 1830.

Right Ascension 06h 11m 00.0s, Declination -03° 29' 00"



__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.



Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse
Powered by ActiveBoard