The star cluster and nebula NGC 371

This picture of the star cluster and surrounding nebula NGC 371 was taken using the FORS1 instrument on ESO��s Very Large Telescope, at the Paranal Observatory in Chile. NGC 371 lies in the Small Magellanic Cloud, one of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way.

Credit:

ESO/Manu Mejias

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About the Image

Id:	eso1111a
Type:	Observation
Release date:	30 March 2011, 12:00
Related releases:	eso1111
Size:	2065 x 2068 px

About the Object

Name:	NGC 371
Type:	• Local Universe : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Open
Distance:	200000 light years
Constellation:	Tucana
Category:	• Nebulae • Star Clusters