NGC 261

Right ascension00^h 46^m 27.9^s[1]

Declination−73° 06′ 13″^[1]

Apparent dimensions (V)1.3' × 1.1'^[2]

ConstellationTucana

NGC 261

Diffuse nebula
NGC 261
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension	00h 46m 27.9s[1]
Declination	−73° 06′ 13″[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	1.3' × 1.1'[2]
Constellation	Tucana
Designations	ESO 029-EN 012, IRAS 00447-7322[1]
See also: Lists of nebulae

NGC 261 is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on September 5, 1826, by James Dunlop.^[3]