Messier 73 (M 73)

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

On this page I collect my observations of the open star cluster/asterism M 73 (NGC 6994) in the constallation Aquarius.

 

Introduction

The open star cluster/asterism M 72 in the constellation Aquarius is, according to Stoyan, one of the more obscure Messier objects, but worth visiting.

M 73 (NGC 6994)
Size: 2.8' (Wikipedia)
Distance: 2,000 light years (Stoyan)
Rating: * (Stoyan)

 

Map

The open star cluster/asterism M 73 in the constellation Aquarius (M 72 is selected) (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

eVscope

         

M 73 - Aug 20, 2020

 

M 73 - Aug 20, 2020

 

M 73 - Nov 14, 2020

   
M 73 - Aug 20, 2020, processed  

M 73 - Aug 20, 2020, processed

 

M 73 - Nov 14, 2020, processed

        

M 73 - Nov 14, 2020

 

M 73 - Oct 23, 2021

   
     

M 73 - Nov 14, 2020, processed

 

M 73 - Oct 23, 2021, processed

   

 

My Own Observations

Observations August to November 2020

Observations October 2021

 

References

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