NGC 256

NGC 256 (also known as ESO 29-SC11) is open cluster in the Tucana constellation. It was discovered by John Frederick William Herschel on April 11, 1834.[2]

NGC 256
NGC 256 is the bluish clump near the center of this photograph
Credit: CTIO, Chile
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationTucana
Right ascension 00h 45m 54.11s[1]
Declination−73° 30 23.9[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)12.50[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)0.9 × 0.9[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsKron 23, ESO 29-SC11[1]

References

  • Media related to NGC 256 at Wikimedia Commons


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