NGC 269

Rightascension00^h 48^m 22.0^s[1]

Declination−73° 31′ 54″^[1]

Distance~200000

Apparent magnitude(V)12.59^[2]

NGC 269
NGC 269 as seen by DECam
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	00h 48m 22.0s[1]
Declination	−73° 31′ 54″[1]
Distance	~200000
Apparent magnitude (V)	12.59[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)	1.2' x 1.2'[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designations	ESO 029-SC 016, 6dF J0048220-733154.[1]
Associations
Constellation	Tucana
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 269 is an open cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud. It is located in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on November 5, 1836 by John Herschel.^[3]