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NGC 294

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Right ascension
  
00 53 04.7

Distance
  
~200000

Apparent dimensions (V)
  
1.7' x 1.7'

Declination
  
−73° 22′ 49″

Apparent magnitude (V)
  
12.24

Other designations
  
ESO 029-SC 022.

NGC 294 is an open cluster located in the Small Magellanic Cloud in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on April 11, 1834 by John Herschel, although it was possibly observed on September 5, 1826 by James Dunlop.

References

NGC 294 Wikipedia