A fine globular cluster near the Small Magellanic Cloud.
Tag: Tucana
NGC 346 & NGC 371 in the SMC
Object Details: Designation: NGC 346 Constellation: Tucana Visual magnitude: +10.3 Apparent size: 14′ x 11′ Diameter: 1149 light years. Distance: 200,000 light years A … More
Globular Cluster 47 Tucanae
47 Tucanae is a spectacular globular cluster, one of the best in the sky – and easily seen with the … More
Small Magellanic Cloud
The Small Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy which orbits the Milky Way. Because it is so close, it appears quite … More
Nebulous Clusters in the Small Magellanic Cloud
Located in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), these two objects are designated NGC 346 (upper) and NGC 371 (lower). The … More
47 Tucanae
A bright globular cluster in Tucana. 15,000 light years away, in the constellation of Tucana, lies the second brightest globular cluster … More
