NGC 1261
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NGC 1261 is a globular cluster of stars in the southern constellation of Horologium, first discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop in 1826. The cluster is located at a distance of 53 kilolight-years from the Sun, and 59 kilolight-years from... Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 53,490 light years
Absolute magnitude: −7.81
Apparent magnitude (V): 8.63
Distance: 53.5 kly (16.4 kpc)
Estimated age: 10.24 Gyr
Mass: 3.41×105 M☉