NGC 176
| NGC 176 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Tucana |
| Right ascension | 00h 35m 57.9s[1] |
| Declination | −73° 09′ 59″[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | *Cl[1] |
| Other designations | |
| ESO 029-SC 002.[1] | |
NGC 176 is an open cluster located around 3.5 million light-years in the constellation Tucana. This cluster consists of several stars together with another galaxy making it one of the most fascinating galaxies among nearby galaxies. It was discovered on August 12, 1834 by John Herschel.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0176. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
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