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Messier 72 :
globular star cluster

Messier 72 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Aquarius . Messier 72 is magnitude 9.27*, and is 6.6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 72
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.27
      1. Size:
      2. 6.6'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 20h 53m 27.80s
      1. Declination:
      2. -12° 32' 13.7"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M72

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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