| Nebula | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 05h 39m 59s |
| Declination | -69° 24’ 20” |
| Constellation | Dorado |
NGC 2081 is an open cluster associated with an emission nebula located in the constellation Dorado. NGC 2081 is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud. [1] NGC 2081 was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel between 1834 and 1836. [2] [1]
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- ^ a b "By Name | NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2050 - 2099". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2024-06-02.