M72 / NGC 6981

Designation(s)M72 / NGC 6981
Object Type(s)Globular Cluster
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Messier, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationAquarius
Date and Time Observed2024-09-01 21:00:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294MC-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 270.8 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 5m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionA fortunate observation just snuck in above the tree line on a night that turned cloudy immediately after...
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