NGC 1996
In the following article, NGC 1996 will be addressed from a comprehensive and detailed perspective, with the aim of providing a deep understanding on this topic. Different aspects related to NGC 1996 will be analyzed, including its origin, impact on current society, possible solutions or future implications. In addition, different opinions and perspectives from experts on the topic will be presented, in order to enrich the debate and provide a more complete vision. The purpose of this article is to promote knowledge and reflection around NGC 1996, with the intention of promoting a broader and more critical understanding of this topic.
| NGC 1996 | |
|---|---|
 The open cluster NGC 1996 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 38m 10.2s[1] |
| Declination | +35° 49′ 04″[1] |
| Distance | 4570 (1400 pc[2]) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 988.27 [3] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Estimated age | 282 Million |
| Other designations | GC 1199, H 8.42 [4] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Taurus |
NGC 1996 is an open cluster[2][3] or a group of stars[1] located in the Taurus constellation. It was discovered by William Herschel on December 7, 1785. NGC 1996 is located around 1400 pc (~ 4570 ly) from the Solar System and it is roughly 282 million years old and its apparent size is 22 arcmin.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Object: NGC 1996 (*)". SEDS. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ a b "WEBDA page for open cluster NGC 1996". WEBDA. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ a b "The open cluster NGC 1996". In the sky. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ "NGC 1996". SEDS. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ "NGC 1996". cseligman. Retrieved 28 October 2017.