M72 · globular cluster
Messier 72
Messier 72 is a globular cluster in the south west of the very mildly southern constellation of Aquarius.
RA20h 53m 27sDec−12° 32' 14"
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Identity & coordinates
Identification
- Primary designation
- M72
- All designations
- M72 · NGC 6981
- Object type
- Globular Cluster
- Constellation
- Aquarius
- Best viewing
- Autumn
Coordinates & physical
- Right ascension (J2000)
- 20h 53m 27s
- Declination (J2000)
- −12° 32' 14"
- Apparent magnitude (V)
- —
- Distance
- —
Visibility tonight
The science
Messier 72 is a globular cluster in the south west of the very mildly southern constellation of Aquarius.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia · CC-BY-SA-4.0
References
- SIMBAD Not resolved
- NED Fetched May 8, 2026 View in NED ↗
- Wikipedia Fetched May 8, 2026 Read full article ↗
Wikipedia title resolved via designation — fell back to an alternate catalog designation.
1 merge conflict resolved
- coordinates: SIMBAD missing → NED used