Globular Cluster NGC 362
Physical Properties
| Designation | NGC 362 |
| Type | GCL (III) |
| Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 01h 03m 14.3s |
| Declination (J2000.0) | -70° 50' 52" |
| Diameter | 14 arcmin |
| Visual magnitude | 6.8 mag |
| Metric Distance | 8.600 kpc |
| Dreyer Description | globular, vB, vL, vC, vmbM, st 13-14 |
| Identification, Remarks | h 2375; GC 193; GCL 3; ESO 51-SC13 |
Finder Chart
The globular cluster NGC 362 can be found in the Small Magellanic Cloud, which is located in the constellation Tucana. Unfortunately it is not visible from Europe. On 9 October it in opposition with the Sun and is therefore highest in the sky at local midnight.
