M72 (Globular cluster)
From Fairfield , M72 will become visible at around 17:44 (EST), 36° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 22:38.
Name
M72
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Object type
Globular cluster
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Right ascension: | 20h53m [3] |
Declination: | −12°32' [3] |
Constellation: | Aquarius |
Magnitude: | 9.20 (V) [4] 9.95 (B) [3] |
Distance: | 17.0 kpc 55.4 klyr [1] |
B-V Color (mag): | 0.99 |
Absolute mag (V): | -6.95 |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.