NGC 465

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NGC 465
NGC 0465 DSS.jpg
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension 01h 15m 42s
Declination −73° 19.7
Apparent magnitude  (V)11.5
Apparent dimensions (V)5.0' × 4.0'
Physical characteristics
Associations
Constellation Tucana
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 465 is an open cluster in the Magellanic Clouds. [1] Being part of the Tucana constellation, it was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop in 1826. [2]

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References

  1. "NGC 465". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  2. "Revised NGC Data for NGC 465". spider.seds.org. Retrieved 2017-08-12.