NGC 261

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NGC 261
Diffuse nebula
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension 00h 46m 27.9s [1]
Declination −73° 06′ 13″ [1]
Apparent dimensions (V)1.3' × 1.1' [2]
Constellation Tucana
Designations ESO 029-EN 012, IRAS 00447-7322 [1]
See also: Lists of nebulae
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NGC 261

NGC 261 is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on September 5, 1826, by James Dunlop. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0261. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  2. ↑ "NGC 261". SIMBAD . Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg.
  3. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 200 - 249". Cseligman. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
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