NGC 1712

NGC 1712, also known as GC 942, JH 2685, and Dunlop 112 is an open cluster in the constellation of Dorado.^[2][3] It is relatively small, and is located inside the Large Magellanic Cloud.^[4] NGC 1712 was originally discovered in 1826 by James Dunlop, although Herschel rediscovered it in 1834.^[4] Nine variable stars have been discovered in it so far, with three suspected to be binary systems.^[5]

NGC 1712
Large Magellanic Cloud with NGC 1712 marked near the top (north is left)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	04h 50m 58.0s[1]
Declination	−69° 24′ 24″[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designations	GC 942, JH 2685, Dunlop 112
Associations
Constellation	Dorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters