Astronomy:NGC 220

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Short description: Open cluster in the constellation Tucana
NGC 220
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NGC 220 (lower right), NGC 222 (middle) and NGC 231 (upper left) with DECam
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationTucana
Right ascension 00h 40m 29.9s[1]
Declination−73° 24′ 14″[1]
Distance210000 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)14.39[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)1.20′ × 1.20′[2]
Physical characteristics
Mass7.9×103[3] M
Estimated age120 Myr[3]
Other designationsESO 029-SC 003.[1]
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 220 is an open cluster located approximately 210,000 light-years from the Sun in the Small Magellanic Cloud. It is located in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on August 12, 1834 by John Herschel.[4]

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Coordinates: Sky map 00h 40m 29.9s, -73° 24′ 14″