NGC 306 | |
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Observation data ( J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 00h 54m 14.2s [1] |
Declination | −72° 14′ 32″ [1] |
Distance | ~200000 ly |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.07 [2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.1′ × 1.1′ [2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Mass | 1.9×103 [3] M☉ |
Estimated age | 59 Myr [3] |
Other designations | ESO 029-SC 023. [1] |
Associations | |
Constellation | Tucana |
NGC 306 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. [4]