M 72

M 72
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M 72

M 72 is a globular cluster visible in the constellation Aquarius, it is located approximately 53,000 light years from Earth, which it is approaching, its diameter is approximately 90 light years. It is considered one of the youngest globular clusters, given the presence of blue giants and RR Lyrae-type stars.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
Planewave CDK24 f/6,5
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
QHY 600M
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
El Sauce Observatory, Chile
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
June 2023
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
LRGB
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
PixInsight 1.8.9, Astroart 8.0, PaintShop Pro 2023
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Credits
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