NGC 241

NGC 241
NGC 241 with DECam
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension00h 43m 31.5s
Declination−73° 26′ 26″
Distance195000 ly (60000 pc)
Apparent dimensions (V)0.95′ × 0.95′
Physical characteristics
Mass3.7×103 M☉
Estimated age69 Myr
Associations
ConstellationTucana

NGC 241 is an open cluster located in the constellation Tucana. It is located within the Small Magellanic Cloud. It was discovered on April 11, 1834, by John Herschel.

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