NGC 248 is an open star cluster located in the constellation of Cetus. It is part of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), which is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. NGC 248 is notable for being one of the most studied clusters due to its proximity and the relatively well-known characteristics of its component stars. The cluster is estimated to be between 2 and 3 million years old, which is relatively young in astronomical terms.
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