Messier 73 (M 73)
Introduction | Map | My
Own Photos | My
Own
Observations | References
On this page I collect my observations of the open star cluster/asterism M
73 (NGC 6994) in the constallation Aquarius.
Introduction
The open star cluster/asterism M 72 in
the constellation Aquarius is, according to Stoyan, one of the more
obscure Messier objects, but worth visiting.
M 73 (NGC 6994)
Size: 2.8' (Wikipedia)
Distance: 2,000 light years (Stoyan)
Rating: * (Stoyan)
Map
The open star cluster/asterism M 73 in the constellation Aquarius (M
72 is
selected) (Image Courtesy
of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
My Own Photos
eVscope
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M 73 - Aug 20, 2020 |
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M 73 - Aug 20, 2020 |
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M 73 - Nov 14, 2020 |
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M 73 - Aug 20, 2020, processed |
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M 73 - Aug 20, 2020, processed |
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M 73 - Nov 14, 2020, processed |
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M 73 - Nov 14, 2020 |
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M 73 - Oct 23, 2021 |
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M 73 - Nov 14, 2020, processed |
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M 73 - Oct 23, 2021, processed |
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My Own Observations
Observations August to November 2020
- August 20, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M
73 photographed in the new rectangular format without overlay
- November 14, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M
73 photographed (r.f., n.o.)
Observations October 2021
- October 23, 2021 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): M
73 photographed (r.f., n.o.; app version 1.4.3)
References
On this Site