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NGC1763 region within the LMC, Jeff Coldrey
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NGC1763 region within the LMC

NGC1763 region within the LMC, Jeff Coldrey
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NGC1763 region within the LMC

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This image is within the north eastern portion of the Large Magellanic Cloud.
It spans a variety of emission nebulae and embedded clusters with the most prominent being:
  • NGC-1763 towards the centre
  • NGC-1731 and NCG-1747 to the upper right
  • NGC-1787 and NGC-1820 towards the bottom

The LMC also contains many globular clusters (roughly 60), with several visible in this image.

Data was captured over two nights in December. 
Processed using the SHO palette with RGB stars.

Wishing everyone Clear Skies!

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