| NGC 231 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 00h 41m 06.4s[1] |
| Declination | −73° 21′ 09″[1] |
| Distance | ~210000 |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.87[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.8′ × 1.8′[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass | 6.9×103[3] M☉ |
| Estimated age | 87 Myr[3] |
| Other designations | ESO 029-SC 005.[1] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Tucana |
| See also:Open cluster,List of open clusters | |
NGC 231 is anopen cluster in theSmall Magellanic Cloud. It is located in the constellationTucana. It was discovered on August 1, 1826 byJames Dunlop.[4]