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Object data

C87 — sky survey preview (NASA SkyView)
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TypeGlobular cluster
ConstellationHorologium
Right ascension3h12m15.8s (48.0660°)
Declination-55°13'00" (-55.2167°)
Magnitudemag 8.4
Apparent size6.8′
Other designationsNGC 1261

A globular cluster in Horologium.

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Location: Tokyo (change)

This object never rises above the horizon at this location (latitude 35.68°; transit altitude -0.9°).

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