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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| 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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