Observations of The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC)

NGC 269

A complete contrast to the previous globular, NGC 269 can be located just 10 arc minutes east south east of NGC 265.

This globular is faint and may be difficult for an 8" scope. The small size of the cluster at 25" arc seconds also makes it a difficult object. The cluster shows a minimal condensation toward the centre.3 arc minutes to the Southeast is a 10th magnitude star, and some 14th and 15th stars surround the cluster. The cluster though resists all efforts to resolve in the 20" telescope; but a 14th magnitude star lies on the north-western edge.