Globular Cluster NGC 1851
Physical Properties
| Designation | NGC 1851 |
| Type | GCL (II) |
| Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 05h 14m 06.3s |
| Declination (J2000.0) | -40° 02' 48" |
| Diameter | 12 arcmin |
| Visual magnitude | 7.1 mag |
| Metric Distance | 12.100 kpc |
| Dreyer Description | globular! vB, vL, R, vsvvbM, rrr |
| Identification, Remarks | h 2777; GC 1061; GCL 9; ESO 305-SC16 |
Finder Chart
The globular cluster NGC 1851 is located in the constellation Columba and hence not visible from central Europe. On 12 December it in opposition with the Sun and is therefore highest in the sky at local midnight.
