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

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   Star chart of Messier objects. See also. References. External links. Messier object. 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 ).

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

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

3. 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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   How many objects are in the Messier catalog?

   • The list also contains a few stand-alone objects: 1 supernova remnant, 1 asterism, 1 double star, and 1 Milky Way patch. The very first version of the Messier catalog was published in 1774 and contained a total of 45 items.

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   How do I view Messier catalog objects in the night sky?

   • Browse Hubble's Messier catalog objects in the night sky. To explore the Messier Skymap, scroll, double click, or pinch/swipe to zoom. Roll over an icon to see the object, click to zero in, and click again for a detailed view. Drag the map to navigate. Background Image: ESA/Gaia/DPAC; CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO. Acknowledgement: A. Moitinho

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   What is a Messier catalog?

   • The list was created by the French astronomer Charles Messier, and was first published under the name “Catalogue des Nébuleuses et des Amas d’Étoiles.” 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:

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

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   There are 110 astronomical objects listed in the Messier catalog: 40 galaxies, 29 globular clusters, 27 open clusters, 6 diffuse nebulae, 4 planetary nebulae. The list also contains a few stand-alone objects: 1 supernova remnant, 1 asterism, 1 double star, and 1 Milky Way patch.

   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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6. freestarcharts.com › messierMessier | freestarcharts.com

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   Messier Object Name / Type Constellation Chart; M1: Crab Nebula (Supernova Remnant) Taurus: M1_Finder_Chart.pdf: M2: Globular Cluster: Aquarius: M2_Finder_Chart.pdf: M3: Globular Cluster: Canes Venatici: M3_Finder_Chart.pdf: M4: Globular Cluster: Scorpius: M4_Finder_Chart.pdf: M5: Globular Cluster: Serpens Caput: M5_Finder_Chart.pdf: M6 ...

   Messier Object	Name / Type	Constellation	Chart
   M1	Crab Nebula (Supernova Remnant)	Taurus	M1_Finder_Chart.pdf
   M2	Globular Cluster	Aquarius	M2_Finder_Chart.pdf
   M3	Globular Cluster	Canes Venatici	M3_Finder_Chart.pdf
   M4	Globular Cluster	Scorpius	M4_Finder_Chart.pdf

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

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   • Crab Nebula (NGC 1952) The Crab Nebula (M1) is a supernova remnant approximately 6,500 light years away in the constellation Taurus. It is the remnant of the historic supernova SN 1054, observed from July 4, 1054, to April 6, 1056.
   • NGC 7089. NGC 7089 (M2) is a globular cluster 55,000 light years away in the constellation Aquarius. It has an apparent magnitude of 6.3 and is 16 arcminutes across.
   • NGC 5272. NGC 5272 (M3) is a globular cluster 33,900 light years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. It appears almost exactly halfway between Arcturus and Cor Caroli.
   • NGC 6121. NGC 6121 (M4) is a globular cluster 7,200 light years away in the constellation Scorpius. It appears only 1.3 degrees west of Antares.

9. astropixels.com › messier › messiercatMessier Catalog - AstroPixels

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   Aug 7, 2021 · There are several one-of-a-kind objects in the catalog including 1 supernova remnant, 1 Milky Way patch, 1 double star, and 1 asterism. The table below lists details about every deep sky object in the Messier Catalog.

10. www.constellation-guide.com › messier-objectsMessier Objects – Constellation Guide

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    Messier objects list and map: deep sky objects listed by the French astronomer Charles Messier in his Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters.