206,000 Light Years Away!

The Small Magellanic Cloud, NGC 292

Distant Nebulae

NGC 346 and more in the Small Magellanic Cloud

47-Tucanae

A fine globular cluster near the Small Magellanic Cloud.

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