The globular cluster M 72
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , M 72 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 15° from it.
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Name
M 72
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Object Type
Globular Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Aquarius |
| Magnitude: | 9.20 (V) [3] 9.95 (B) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.99 |
| Right ascension: | 20h53m [2] |
| Declination: | -12°32' [2] |
| Distance: | 17.0 kpc 55.4 klyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -6.95 |