NGC 249

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

NGC 249

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

See also

• List of NGC objects (1-1000)