NGC 2070

Diffuse Nebula NGC 2070 (= Lacaille I.2 = Bennett 35 = Caldwell 103) in the Large Magellanic Cloud in Dorado

The Tarantula Nebula, 30 Doradus

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Right Ascension 05 : 38.7 (h:m)
Declination -69 : 06 (deg:m)
Distance 179.0 (kly)
Visual Brightness 8 (mag)
Apparent Dimension 40 x 25 (arc min)

Our image was obtained by David Malin with the Anglo-Australian Telescope. This image is copyrighted and may be used for private purpose only. For any other kind of use, including internet mirroring and storing on CD-ROM, please contact Coral Cooksley of the Anglo Australian Observatory.

  • More information on this image (David Malin)

    In the Astronomical League's Southern Sky Binocular Club list. In John Caldwell's list.

    Hartmut Frommert (spider@seds.org)
    Christine Kronberg (smil@lrz.uni-muenchen.de)

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    Last Modification: 29 Mar 1998, 13:00 MET