NGC 2082 is an
intermediate spiral galaxy in the
Dorado constellation.
It was originally thought to be part of the
Dorado Group of galaxies,
but was later removed.
It was discovered on November 30, 1834 by
John Herschel
Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1st Baronet (; 7 March 1792 – 11 May 1871) was an English polymath active as a mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor, experimental photographer who invented the blueprint and did botanical wor ...
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Supernova
A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star. It has the plural form supernovae or supernovas, and is abbreviated SN or SNe. This transient astronomical event occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star or when ...
SN 1992ba, a
Type II, was discovered by
Robert Evans in NGC 2082.
See also
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Intermediate spiral galaxy
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List of NGC objects (2001–3000)
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Dorado (constellation)
Dorado () is a constellation in the southern sky. It was named in the late 16th century and is now one of the 88 modern constellations. Its name refers to the dolphinfish (''Coryphaena hippurus''), which is known as ''dorado'' in Spanish, altho ...
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SEDS
Dorado
Intermediate spiral galaxies
2082
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Dorado Group
Discoveries by John Herschel
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