Description
Overview:
Messier Object M73 is a Spiral Galaxy which was discovered by Charles Messier in 1780.
It has an angular size of 2.8 arc minutes.
Location:
M73 is located within the borders of the constellation Aquarius at RA
20 58.9 and Declination -12 38.
It is 2,000 light years from Earth which makes it the 13th furthest Messier Object from Earth.
Brightness:
Compared to the other Messier Objects, M73 is a relatively dim deep space object
with a brightness rating of 9.
