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]
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