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Catalogue and alternative designations NGC 456 region

 

Type SMC nebulous star clusters 
Position 01 14.4, -73 17
Constellation Tucana (SMC)
Camera and Telescope STL11000M and 31.75 cm Ritchey Chretien
Focal Ratio F9
Exposure Details LRGB 225:90:90:90 All 1x1.  Baader filters
Description This is a chain of nebulous star clusters in the Small Magellanic Cloud some 20' long.  There is considerable OIII emission present.