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- Messier object - Wikipedia
The Messier objects are a set of 110 astronomical objects catalogued by the French astronomer Charles Messier in his Catalogue des Nébuleuses et des Amas d'Étoiles [fr] (Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters)
- Hubbles Messier Catalog - NASA Science
Charles Messier (1730–1817) was a French astronomer best known for his "Catalog of Nebulae and Star Clusters " An avid comet-hunter, Messier compiled a catalog of deep-sky objects in order to help prevent other comet enthusiasts from wasting their time studying objects that were not comets
- Messier Catalogue: List of 110 Messier Objects (With Images) | Messier . . .
Messier’s catalogue includes a varied mix of astronomical objects, from planetary nebulae and H II regions to galaxies and star clusters Unlike Caldwell objects, which are listed from the northernmost to the southernmost, Messier objects are mostly listed in the order of discovery
- Messier Objects – Constellation Guide
Messier objects are a group of deep sky objects catalogued by the French astronomer and comet-hunter Charles Messier in the late 18th century
- Messier Observing Program - Astronomical League
Charles Messier (1730-1817) was a French astronomer who developed an intense interest in comet hunting While he had other achievements to his credit, this was his chief occupation during his long observing career
- Messier Catalog of Deep Sky Objects - Messier Objects on Sea and Sky
Images and detailed information about the 100 deep sky objects known as Messier objects The Messier catalog, or Messier album, was created by French astronomer Charles Messier and contains information about 110 common deep sky objects including galaxies, nabulae, and star clusters
- Messier objects are fuzzy patches in the night sky - EarthSky
Bottom line: Messier objects are a list of 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, compiled by comet-hunter Charles Messier in the 1700s
- Messier Catalog: What Are Messier Objects? - Science ABC
Messier objects are a list of celestial bodies created by Charles Messier In his hunt for comets, he came across astonishing objects which labelled 'not comets', thus creating his catalog
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