M 72 is a globular cluster 54,338 light-years away, in Aquarius: an ancient, tightly bound swarm of stars in the Milky Way's halo.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | NGC 6981, GCl 118, C 2050-127 |
| Type | Globular cluster |
| Distance | 54,338 light-years |
| Tidal radius | 176 light-years |
| Core radius | 0.433 arcminutes |
| King concentration | 1.41 |
| Absolute magnitude | -6.79 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Position (J2000) | RA 313.3654°, Dec -12.5373° |
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