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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Messier_objectMessier object - Wikipedia

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   Since these objects could be observed visually with the relatively small-aperture refracting telescope (approximately 100 mm ≈ 4 inches) used by Messier to study the sky, they are among the brightest and thus most attractive astronomical objects (popularly called deep-sky objects) observable from Earth, and are popular targets for visual ...

   • Alternative names: Messier Catalogue
   • Survey type: Astronomical catalogue

   • Published: 1774 (preliminary version)
   • Named after: Charles Messier

2. science.nasa.gov › hubble-messier-catalogHubble's Messier Catalog - Science@NASA

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   • Messier 1 (The Crab Nebula) Better known as the Crab Nebula, Charles Messier originally mistook Messier 1 for Halley’s Comet, which inspired him to create…
   • Messier 2. Hubble's image of Messier 2 is comprised of visible and infrared wavelengths of light.
   • Messier 3. Messier 3 holds more than 500,000 stars.
   • Messier 4. Use the bright star, Antares, to help you find Messier 4.

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   What is a Messier object?

   • Among them are deep-sky objects that can be viewed in stunning detail using larger telescopes but are also bright enough to be seen through a small telescope. This characteristic makes Messier objects extremely popular targets for amateur astronomers possessing all levels of experience and equipment.

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   Which Messier objects can be seen in a telescope?

   • All Messier objects can be seen in small and medium telescopes. Some, like the Pleiades (M45), Praesepe (M44), and the Ptolemy Cluster (M7), are even visible to the unaided eye. All 110 objects are visible to observers in mid-northern latitudes.

   Messier Catalogue - Messier Objects

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   Which Messier catalog objects are good for Backyard astronomers?

   • The objects in Charles Messier’s catalog are nice targets for backyard astronomers with a pair of binoculars or a small telescope and a relatively dark sky. Browse Hubble's Messier catalog objects in the night sky. To explore the Messier Skymap, scroll, double click, or pinch/swipe to zoom.

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   What makes Messier 3 so special?

   • Containing an incredible half a million stars, this eight-billion-year-old cosmic bauble is one of the largest and brightest globular clusters ever discovered. However, what makes Messier 3 extra special is its unusually large population of variable stars — stars that fluctuate in brightness over time.

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4. starlust.org › messier-catalogThe Messier Catalog: A List of Messier Objects | StarLust

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   In essence, the messier catalog lists the most spectacular celestial objects that you can observe from your backyard. It classifies those deep sky objects into 5 categories: Diffuse nebulae; Planetary nebulae Open clusters Globular clusters; Galaxies

   M	Ngc	Type	Cons
   M1	NGC 1952 Crab Nebula	Supernova Remnant	Taurus
   M2	NGC 7089	Globular Cluster	Aquarius
   M3	NGC 5272	Globular Cluster	Canes Venatici
   M4	NGC 6121	Globular Cluster	Scorpius

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5. science.nasa.gov › messier-3Messier 3 - NASA Science

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   For some variable stars, their period relates to their intrinsic luminosity, so astronomers can use those stars’ brightness fluctuations to estimate their distances. This makes them extremely useful for measuring distances to deep-sky objects. M3 contains at least 274 variable stars.

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7. www.astronomy.com › observing › see-winters-bestSee winter’s best Messier objects - Astronomy Magazine

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   Jan 26, 2023 · For all of its magnitude 7.8 brightness, M79 is difficult to resolve through small scopes. A 10-inch instrument shows that the 8.7′-wide globular has a bright, broad core. But crank up the...

8. science.nasa.gov › messier-42Messier 42 (The Orion Nebula) - NASA Science

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   Because of its brightness and prominent location just below Orion’s belt, M42 can be spotted with the naked eye, while offering an excellent peek at stellar birth for those with telescopes. It is best observed during January.

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10. www.messier-objects.com › messier-catalogueMessier Catalogue: List of 110 Messier Objects (With Images ...

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    Charles Messier's Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters (Catalogue des Nébuleuses et des Amas d'Étoiles) is an astronomical catalogue of 110 bright deep sky objects that can be seen in small and medium telescopes.