Wallpaper author:
Walter Borghini
30 Nov 2023
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.
Dataset from which the image was processed
M72
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Globular Cluster
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 313.3655 Dec -12.5373
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................01 Jun 2023 - 01 Jun 2023
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminance | 257 | 30m | 7 |
| Red | 300 | 35m | 7 |
| Green | 343 | 40m | 7 |
| Blue | 300 | 35m | 7 |