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N83B is a compact high-excitation H II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, studied with Hubble as a young massive starburst in LH5.
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Where is N83B located?
N83B is a compact high-excitation H II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It is associated with the young stellar grouping LH5.
Why do astronomers study N83B with Hubble?
Hubble observations help resolve the compact nebula and examine the massive young stars energizing its gas. N83B is useful for studying intense star formation outside the Milky Way.
What is an H II region in N83B?
An H II region is a cloud of ionized hydrogen created when energetic young stars strip electrons from surrounding gas. In N83B, the high excitation indicates a powerful source of ultraviolet radiation.
Is N83B inside the Milky Way?
No. N83B is in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. Its location lets astronomers study a nearby external star-forming environment.
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