NGC 241 | |
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Observation data ( J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 00h 43m 31.5s [1] |
Declination | −73° 26′ 26″ [1] |
Distance | 195000 ly (60000 pc) |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 0.95′ × 0.95′ [2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Mass | 3.7×103 [3] M☉ |
Estimated age | 69 Myr [3] |
Associations | |
Constellation | Tucana |
NGC 241 is an open cluster located in the constellation Tucana. It is located within the Small Magellanic Cloud. [1] It was discovered on April 11, 1834, by John Herschel. [4]