NGC 1959 (also known as ESO 56-SC120) is an open cluster located in the Mensa constellation which is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered by John Herschel on December 23, 1834.[4] Its apparent magnitude is 12.2, and its size is 0.50 arc minutes.[2]
| NGC 1959 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 1959 in the centre with NGC 1950, in the top right from it. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 25m 36.6s[1] |
| Declination | −69° 55′ 37″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.2[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 56-SC120, GC 1164, h 2865[3] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Mensa |