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Star Cluster

NGC 1261 :
globular star cluster

NGC 1261 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Horologium . NGC 1261 is magnitude 8.29*, and is 6.85' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 1261
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.29
      1. Size:
      2. 6.85'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 03h 12m 16.21s
      1. Declination:
      2. -55° 12' 59.2"

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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