NGC 272 is an open cluster (rather an 'L' shaped asterism) located in the constellation Andromeda. It was discovered on August 2, 1864 by Heinrich d'Arrest.[2]
NGC 272 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Andromeda |
Right ascension | 00h 51m 25.1s[1] |
Declination | +35° 49′ 18″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 8.5[2] |
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See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
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