Messier 72 (M 72)

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the globular star cluster M 72 (NGC 6981) in the constallation Aquarius.

 

Introduction

M 72 in the constellation Aquarius is, according to Stoyan, one of the more inconspicuous globular star clusters.

M 72 (NGC 6981)
Size: 3' (Stoyan)
Distance: 56,000 light years (Stoyan)
Rating: ** (Stoyan).

 

Map

M 72 in the constellation Aquarius (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

eVscope

         

M 72 - Aug 20, 2020

 

M 72 - Aug 20, 2020, processed

 

M 72 - Aug 20, 2020, processed and sharpened

         

M 72 - Oct 23, 2021

 

M 72 - Oct 23, 2021, processed

 

M 72 - Oct 23, 2021, processed and sharpened

 

My Own Observations

Observations August 2020

Observations October 2021

 

References

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