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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 Catalogue complete object list | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
The complete Messier Catalogue, including images, magnitudes and coordinates to find each object in the night sky
- Messier Catalog: 110 Deep-Sky Objects for Astronomy
The Messier catalog contains 110 "famous" deep-sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters) that are relatively bright and close to Earth As such, they are not that difficult to see in northern skies using small beginner (4-inch) telescopes
- 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 lauds young talent, state of game with NHL. com
Messier lauds young talent, state of game with NHL com Hall of Famer also discusses new sports brand GAME 7, role as analyst
- 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
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