Messier objects Messier objects The Andromeda Galaxy (also known as Messier 31, M31, or NGC 224; older texts often call it the Andromeda Nebula) is a giant spiral galaxy in the Local Group, together with the Milky Way galaxy. It is at a distance of approximately 2.5 million light years or 770 kpc, in the direction of the constellation Andromeda. ...more on Wikipedia about "Andromeda Galaxy"
The Beehive Cluster (also known as The Beehive, Praesepe, Open Cluster M44, Messier Object 44, Messier 44, M44, or NGC 2632) is an open cluster in the constellation Cancer. ...more on Wikipedia about "Beehive Cluster"
The Black Eye Galaxy (also known as the Evil Eye Galaxy, the Sleeping Beauty Galaxy, Messier Object 64, M64, or NGC 4826) was discovered by Edward Pigott in March 1779, and independently by Johann Elert Bode in April of the same year, as well as by Charles Messier in 1780. ...more on Wikipedia about "Black Eye Galaxy"
Bode's Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located 12 million light years from Earth in the Ursa Major constellation. It was first discovered by Johann Elert Bode in 1774 and is named in his honour. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bode's Galaxy"
The Butterfly Cluster (also known as Messier Object 6 or NGC 6405) is an open cluster in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and catalogued by Charles Messier in 1764 as number 6 in his catalogue of comet-like objects. ...more on Wikipedia about "Butterfly Cluster"
The Cigar Galaxy (also known as Messier Object 82, M82 or NGC 3034) is a starburst galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cigar Galaxy"
The Crab Nebula (also known as Messier Object 1, M1 or NGC 1952) is a gaseous diffuse nebula in the constellation Taurus. It is the remnant of a supernova that was recorded by Chinese and Arab astronomers in 1054 as being visible during daylight for 23 days. Located at a distance of about 6500 ly from Earth, it has a diameter of 6 ly and is expanding at a rate of 1000 km per second. A neutron star in the center of the nebula rotates 30 times per second. ...more on Wikipedia about "Crab Nebula"
The nebula M78 (also known as Messier object 78 or NGC 2068) is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780 and included by Charles Messier in his catalog of comet-like objects that same year. ...more on Wikipedia about "Diffuse Nebula M78"
The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Messier Object 27, M27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula in the Vulpecula constellation, at a distance of about 1250 light years. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dumbbell Nebula"
The Eagle Nebula (also known as Messier Object 16, M16 or NGC 6611) is a young open cluster of stars in the constellation Serpens (Cauda). It is associated with a diffuse emission nebula, or H II region, which is catalogued as IC 4703. This region of current star formation is about 7,000 light years distant. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eagle Nebula"
Elliptical Galaxy M105 (also known as Messier Object 105, Messier 105, M105, or NGC 3379) is an elliptical galaxy in the Leo constellation. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781. M105 is the brightest elliptical galaxy in the Leo I group or M96 group of galaxies, and as such approximately 38 million light years distant from Earth. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elliptical Galaxy M105"
The Elliptical Galaxy M110 (also known as Messier Object 110, Messier 110, M110, or NGC 205) is an elliptical galaxy in the Andromeda constellation, a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy, and a member of the Local Group galaxies. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1773. M110 is the second brighter satellite galaxy of the Andromeda Galaxy. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elliptical Galaxy M110"
Elliptical Galaxy M32 (also known as Messier Object 32, Messier 32, M32, or NGC 221) is a dwarf elliptical galaxy in the Andromeda constellation, a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy, and a member of the Local Group galaxies. It was discovered by Le Gentil in 1749 and measures only 8,000 light years in diameter. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elliptical Galaxy M32"
Elliptical Galaxy M49 (also known as Messier Object 49, Messier 49, M49, or NGC 4472) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1771. A probable supernova, 1969Q, with a visible magnitude of 13.0, was reported in this galaxy in June, 1969. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elliptical Galaxy M49" It's time to think about http://www.shortopedia.com.
Elliptical Galaxy M59 (also known as Messier Object 59, Messier 59, M59, or NGC 4621) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by Johann Gottfried Koehler in 1779. M59 is one of the larger elliptical galaxies of the Virgo Cluster. Its distance is about 60 million light years from Earth. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elliptical Galaxy M59"
Elliptical Galaxy M60 (also known as Messier Object 60, Messier 60, M60, or NGC 4649) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by Johann Gottfried Koehler in 1779. M60 is the third brightest giant elliptical galaxies of the Virgo Cluster and the dominant member of a subcluster of 4 galaxies, which is the closest known isolated compact group of galaxies. Its distance is calculated to be of 60 million light years away from Earth. The supernova SN 2004W (type 1a) was found in M60 with a fading magnitude of 18.8. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elliptical Galaxy M60"
M87 (also known as Virgo A, Messier Object 87, Messier 87 or NGC 4486) is a giant elliptical galaxy dominating the Virgo cluster. Identified as a strong radio source, it is also one of the largest known galaxies. Its relative closeness makes it a preferred target for studying the high-energy activities currently going on in its nucleus. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elliptical Galaxy M87"
M89 (also known as Messier Object 89, Messier 89, or NGC 4552) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by Charles Messier on March 18, 1781. M89 is a member of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elliptical Galaxy M89"
Galaxy M102 (also known as Messier Object 102, Messier 102, or M102) is a controversial Messier object that is either: ...more on Wikipedia about "Galaxy M102"
Globular Cluster M10 (also known as Messier Object 10 or NGC 6254) is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. ...more on Wikipedia about "Globular Cluster M10"
Globular Cluster M107 (also known as Messier Object 107 or NGC 6171) is a very loose globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1782 and independently by William Herschel in 1793. It wasn't until 1947 that Helen Sawyer Hogg added the object to the list of Messier objects as number 107. ...more on Wikipedia about "Globular Cluster M107"
Globular Cluster M12 (also known as Messier Object 12 or NGC 6218) is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by Charles Messier on May 30, 1764. ...more on Wikipedia about "Globular Cluster M12"
Globular Cluster M14 (also known as Messier Object 14 or NGC 6402) is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. ...more on Wikipedia about "Globular Cluster M14"
Globular Cluster M15 (also known as Messier Object 15 or NGC 7078) is a globular cluster in the constellation Pegasus. It was discovered by Jean-Dominique Maraldi in 1746 and included in Charles Messier's catalog of comet-like objects in 1764. ...more on Wikipedia about "Globular Cluster M15"
Globular Cluster M19 (also known as Messier Object 19 or NGC 6273) is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764 and added to his catalog of comet-like objects that same year. ...more on Wikipedia about "Globular Cluster M19"
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