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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 (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
- Charles Messier Biography | Space
Messier went on to serve as the chief astronomer of the Marine Observatory in 1759 and later became the Astronomer of the Navy himself in 1771 He became a member of the prestigious Royal Society
- Charles Messier | Comet Discoverer, Deep-Sky Objects Cataloguer . . .
Charles Messier (born June 26, 1730, Badonviller, France—died April 12, 1817, Paris) was a French astronomer who was the first to compile a systematic catalog of nebulae and star clusters In Messier’s time, a nebula was a term used to denote any blurry celestial light source
- Messier Catalogue complete list | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
The Messier Catalogue is perhaps the most famous astronomy catalogue there is, detailing deep-sky objects such as galaxies, globular clusters and nebulae It's a 'what's what' of some of the best objects to see in the night sky with a telescope
- MESSIER - Messier Nebulae - NASA
The Messier Catalog of bright, extended objects was compiled by the comet-hunter Charles Messier in the 18th century It comprised a list of 110 objects which are mostly brighter than 10th magnitude and have angular sizes from 1 to 100 arcminutes
- List of Messier Objects: A Guide for Stargazers - SPACE TECH
These objects, known as Messier objects, include some of the most beautiful and accessible deep-sky objects for amateur astronomers This guide provides an overview of the Messier objects, including their types, locations, and notable features, to help you explore and enjoy the night sky
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