M73
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M73
M73 or Messier 73 (M73, also known as NGC 6994) is an asterism of four stars in the constellation Aquarius. It lies several arcminutes east of globular cluster M72. According to Gaia EDR3, the stars are 1030±9, 1249±10, 2170±22, and 2290±24 light-years from the Sun, with the second being a binary star.
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| Observation Log Information | |
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| Log Index: | 699 |
| Session: | 190 |
| Date: | 2008-11-04 |
| Equipment: | 110mmDoublet EP APO – Meade CCD PF |
| Location: | ABWCO |
Keywords: M73, Messier, asterism, Aquarius
January 20, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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