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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 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 …

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Messier objects are blurry spots in the night sky - Veritas News

    2 days ago · In addition, every year in March, all 110 Messier objects are visible in a single night. Astrologers all over the world take advantage of this coincidence and plan the so-called Messier’s …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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.

  9. Charles Messier | Comet Discoverer, Deep-Sky Objects & Cataloguer ...

    Charles Messier 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 …

  10. List of Messier Objects: A Guide for Stargazers - SPACE TECH

    Jun 19, 2024 · Messier objects are a collection of 110 deep-sky objects cataloged by French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century, including galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.