Globular Cluster M72 (also known as Messier Object 72, M72, or NGC 6981) is a globular cluster in the Aquarius constellation discovered by Pierre Méchain in August 29, 1780. Charles Messier looked for it on the following October 4 and 5, and included it in his catalog. M72 is located at about 53,000 light years away from Earth and lies in a considerable distance beyond the Galactic Center.

External links

• Messier 72, SEDS Messier pages