NGC 272 explained

NGC 272
Epoch:J2000
Ra:[1]
Constellation:Andromeda
Appmag V:8.5

NGC 272 is an open cluster (rather an L-shaped asterism) located in the constellation Andromeda. It was discovered on August 2, 1864, by Heinrich d'Arrest.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database . Results for NGC 0272 . September 2, 2016.
  2. Web site: New General Catalog Objects: NGC 250 - 299. Cseligman. October 10, 2016.

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