Globular Cluster NGC 1261
Physical Properties
| Designation | NGC 1261 |
| Type | GCL (II) |
| Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 03h 12m 15.3s |
| Declination (J2000.0) | -55° 12' 59" |
| Diameter | 6.8 arcmin |
| Visual magnitude | 8.3 mag |
| Metric Distance | 16.300 kpc |
| Dreyer Description | globular, B, L, R, rr |
| Identification, Remarks | h 2517; GC 666; GCL 5; ESO 155-SC11 |
Finder Chart
The globular cluster NGC 1261 is located in the constellation Horologium. Unfortunately it is not visible from Europe. On 12 November it in opposition with the Sun and is therefore highest in the sky at local midnight.
