NGC 231 | |
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Observation data ( J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 00h 41m 06.4s [1] |
Declination | −73° 21′ 09″ [1] |
Distance | ~210000 |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.87 [2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.8′ × 1.8′ [2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Mass | 6.9×103 [3] M☉ |
Estimated age | 87 Myr [3] |
Other designations | ESO 029-SC 005. [1] |
Associations | |
Constellation | Tucana |
NGC 231 is an open cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud. It is located in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on August 1, 1826 by James Dunlop. [4]