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M72  (aka. NGC 6981)
Apparent Magnitude: 9.35
Distance: Aprox: 54,570 light-years
Constellation: Sagittarius
Star Count: Aprox 100,000+
Diameter: Aprox 68 light-years

M72 was discovered by French astronomer Pierre Méchain on August 29, 1780.


Taken 7/8/18 in Grand Rapids, Ohio by Russell Kille on a CPC 1100 with Hyperstar @ F2 and ZWO ASI294MC Pro camera

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