NGC 256

NGC 256
NGC 256 is the bluish clump near the center of this photograph
Credit: CTIO, Chile
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Tucana
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 designations Kron 23, ESO 29-SC11[1]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "NGC 256". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg.
  2. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 250 - 299". cseligman.com. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
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