General information
Globular Cluster NGC1261 has the magnitude of 8 and is placed in Horologium constellation. The 's apparent sizes are 7 angular minutes.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.
Information for observations
2024-05-19 NGC1261 is not reachable.
NGC1261 on the sky map
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Object type | Globular Cluster |
Alternative names | |
Constellation | Horologium |
Magnitude | 8 |
Apparent size | 7' |
Right ascension | 3h 12m 16.21s |
Declination | -55° 12′ 58.4″ |
Catalogues
Messier |
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New General Catalogue (NGC) | NGC1261 |
International Catalogue (IC) |
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