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NGC 261

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NGC 261
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationTucana
Right ascension00h 46m 27.9s[1]
Declination−73° 06′ 13″[1]
Characteristics
TypeNeb[1]
Other designations
ESO 029-EN 012, IRAS 00447-7322, F00447-7322.[1]

NGC 261 is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on September 5, 1826 by James Dunlop.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0261. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  2. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 200 - 249". Cseligman. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
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