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NGC 294
Open star cluster in the constellation Tucana
NGC 294 is an open cluster located in the Small Magellanic Cloud in the constellation Tucana. It was discovered on April 11, 1834, by John Herschel, although it was possibly observed on September 5, 1826, by James Dunlop.
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- NGC 294 HST.jpg by Meli thev, CC BY-SA 4.0
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