NGC 1761 explained

NGC 1761 (also known as GC 980, JH 2710, LH 9)^[3] is an open cluster in the Dorado constellation in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It encompasses a group of about 50 massive hot young stars. These stars are among the largest stars known anywhere in the Universe and appear as bright blue-white in colour. The stars in turn have given birth to new stars within dark globules. NGC 1761 is particularly noteworthy for its intense ultraviolet radiation, which has eroded a large hole in the surrounding nebular material. It is similar in structure to the more famous Rosette Nebula. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

It is part of a large region of stars called LMC-N11 (N11) which was discovered with a 23-cm telescope by the astronomer James Dunlop in 1826 and was also observed by John Herschel in 1835.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: NGC 1761 -- Association of Stars. Simbad. 27 April 2024.
2. Web site: NED results for object NGC 1761. NASA/IPAC EXTRAGALACTIC DATABASE. 27 April 2024.
3. Web site: NGC 1761. cseligman. 27 April 2024.
4. Web site: Spectacular Space Bubble Photographed by Hubble. space.com. 22 June 2010. 27 April 2024.
5. Web site: NGC 1760, a large emission nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Anne's Astronomy News. 27 April 2024.
6. Web site: NGC 1760 & NGC 1747 in the LMC. Astrobin. 27 April 2024.