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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DSS image of NGC 272 | |
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| 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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