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  1. 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 …

  2. Hubble's Messier Catalog - NASA Science

    Jan 7, 2026 · 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 …

  3. Messier Objects

    Messier 110 (M110), also known as the Edward Young Star, is a dwarf elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda. M110 is a satellite of the much larger Andromeda Galaxy (M31).

  4. Messier Catalogue complete object list | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

    Jul 23, 2025 · The complete Messier Catalogue, including images, magnitudes and coordinates to find each object in the night sky.

  5. Messier ObjectsConstellation 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Messier objects are fuzzy patches in the night sky - EarthSky

    Dec 8, 2024 · Bottom line: Messier objects are a list of 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, compiled by comet-hunter Charles Messier in the 1700s.

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Messier-Objects | A complete list of the Messier Objects

    The Messier objects are a set of 110 astronomical objects cataloged by the French astronomer Charles Messier. They include galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Below is a table with some basic details …