NGC 249

NGC 249 is an emission nebula in the constellationTucana. It was discovered on 5 September 1826 by the astronomer James Dunlop.

NGC 249
Emission nebula
	NGC 249 (right) and NGC 261 (left) with DECam
Observation J2000epoch
Right ascension	00h 45m 10.9s
Declination	−73° 04′ 17″
Apparent magnitude (V)	15.0
Apparent dimensions (V)	1.10′ × 0.70′
Constellation	Tucana

NGC 249 is an emission nebula in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on 5 September 1826 by the astronomer James Dunlop.^[3]

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Emission nebula
NGC 249 (right) and NGC 261 (left) with DECam
Observation J2000 epoch
Right ascension	00^h 45^m 10.9^s^[1]
Declination	−73° 04′ 17″^[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	15.0^[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	1.10′ × 0.70′^[2]
Constellation	Tucana