Description
Overview:
The Messier Object M72 is a Globular Cluster discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780.
It has an angular size of 5.9 arc minutes.
Location:
M72 is located inside the constellation Aquarius at Right Ascension
20 53.5 and Declination -12 32.
It is 55,400 light years from the planet Earth which makes it the 68th furthest Messier Object from Earth.
Brightness:
Compared to the other Messier Objects, M72 is a relatively dim deep sky object
with a brightness rating of 9.3.
