NGC 269

In today's world, NGC 269 has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide public. Its impact transcends borders and covers different aspects of daily life, from health to the economy, including technology and culture. _Var1 has captured the attention of academics, scientists, businessmen, activists and the general public, generating all types of debates, investigations and actions. Its influence is undeniable and its study is crucial to better understand the world in which we live. In this article we will explore the different facets of NGC 269 and its importance in our current society, analyzing its impact at a global level and reflecting on its possible future implications.

NGC 269
NGC 269 as seen by DECam
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension00h 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 designationsESO 029-SC 016, 6dF J0048220-733154.[1]
Associations
ConstellationTucana
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0269. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "NGC 269". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  3. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 200 - 249". Cseligman. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
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