NGC 269
Open star cluster in the constellation Tucana
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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]
Rightascension00h 48m 22.0s[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 |
