NGC 269 | |
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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 |
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]