NGC 241
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| NGC 241 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 241 with DECam | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 00h 43m 31.5s[1] |
| Declination | −73° 26′ 26″[1] |
| Distance | 195000 ly (60000 pc) |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 0.95′ × 0.95′[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass | 3.7×103[3] M☉ |
| Estimated age | 69 Myr[3] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Tucana |
NGC 241 is an open cluster located in the constellation Tucana. It is located within the Small Magellanic Cloud.[1] It was discovered on April 11, 1834, by John Herschel.[4]
References
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