NGC 176

NGC 176 is an open cluster in the constellation Tucana. It is located within the Small Magellanic Cloud.^[2] It was discovered on August 12, 1834, by John Herschel.

Rightascension00^h 35^m 57.9^s[1]

Declination−73° 09′ 59″^[1]

Apparent magnitude(V)13.01^[2]

Mass3.5×10^3[3] M_☉

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NGC 176
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	00h 35m 57.9s[1]
Declination	−73° 09′ 59″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	13.01[2]
Physical characteristics
Mass	3.5×103[3] M☉
Estimated age	130 Myr[3]
Other designations	ESO 029-SC 002.[1]
Associations
Constellation	Tucana
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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