NGC 267

Open cluster in the constellation Tucana From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

NGC 267 is an open cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud. It is located in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on October 4, 1836, by John Herschel.[3]

Rightascension00h 48m 02.9s[1]
Declination−73° 16 27[1]
Distance~200000
Apparent dimensions(V)2.4' x 1.7'[2]
Quick facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Right ascension ...
NGC 267
NGC 267 as seen by DECam
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension00h 48m 02.9s[1]
Declination−73° 16 27[1]
Distance~200000
Apparent dimensions (V)2.4' x 1.7'[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 029-SC 015.[1]
Associations
ConstellationTucana
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters
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