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Messier 72 |
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 | M72 is a globular cluster in the constellation Aquarius. One of the more remote Messier globulars, at around 53,000 light-years, it does not have a very compact core. Somewhat over 90 light-years across, because it is so distant it is actually one of the intrinsically brightest globulars known. This globular is pretty faint. In a 8" at 188X it starts to become dim and barely distinguishable from the background. It can be hard to resolve any stars, giving it the appearance of a large, faint planetary nebula. Some have said it is a lot like M71, except a bit fainter. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M72 NGC 6981 Other description: Globular cluster. Constellation: Aquarius Dreyer description: Globular cluster, pretty bright, pretty large, round, gradually much compressed middle, well resolved; = M72. Magnitude: 9.4 RA: 20h 53m 43.9s Dec: -12°31'09" RA: 20h 53m 30.0s Dec: -12°32'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 144°47'45" Alt: +24°19'58" Rise: 22:27 Transit: 03:40 Set: 08:49 Size: 5.9' |