NGC 2010

NGC 2010 (also known as ESO 056-SC319) is a small open cluster located in the Mensa constellation. It was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on November 12, 1836 and has a visual magnitude of 11.7, being visible with a telescope having an aperture of 8 inches (200mm) or more.^[2] It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud and is estimated to be between 75 and 80 light years across.^[3]

NGC 2010
The open cluster NGC 2010
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	05h 30m 16s
Declination	−70° 48′ 05″
Apparent magnitude (V)	11.7[1]
Physical characteristics
Associations
Constellation	Mensa
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters