NGC 3766 [SEP] constellation
NGC 3766
NGC 3766 is an open star cluster in the southern constellation Centaurus. It is located in the vast star-forming region known as the Carina molecular cloud, and was discovered by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille during his astrometric survey in 1751–1752. At a distance of about 1745 pc, the cluster subtends a diameter of about 12 minutes of arc.
There are 137 listed stars, but many are likely non-members, with only 36 having accurate photometric data. Total apparent magnitude of 5.3 and integrated spectral type
cooler than slowly pulsating B stars.
See also.
- New General Catalogue
External links.
- NGC 3766 at SEDS
- Astrophotograph Link
- WEBDA Data on NGC 3766 by Lynga