NGC 1714
Emission nebula in Dorado
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NGC 1714 is an emission nebula in the constellation of Dorado.[1][2] It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud[3] and was discovered by John Herschel on 2 November 1834.[4] A study investigating the chemical composition of HII regions in the Large Magellanic Cloud was conducted in it, finding a larger deuterium density than previously thought, leading to (with current knowledge) larger than accepted age of the universe.[5] Candidates for planetary nebula have also been found in the vicinity of NGC 1714.[6]
Right ascension04h 52m
Declination±66° 55′
Apparent magnitude (V)11.61
Apparent dimensions (V)1.1 arcmin
| Emission nebula | |
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 04h 52m |
| Declination | ±66° 55′ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.61 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 1.1 arcmin |
| Constellation | Dorado |