Astronomy:NGC 267

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Short description: Open cluster in the constellation Tucana
NGC 267
NGC 267 DECam.png
NGC 267 as seen by DECam
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationTucana
Right ascension 00h 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]
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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]

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