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NGC 1557 (also ESO 055-**015) is an asterism located 3441 ± 160 light-years away in the constellation Hydrus.  

The asterism was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflector at Feldhausen, Claremont, Cape Town, on the 24th November 1834. 

Right Ascension 04h 13m 14.0s, Declination -70° 30' 30"



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