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 …

Dec 8, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Aug 3, 2017 · Born in Badonviller, France on 26 June 1730, Charles Messier was first inspired by the night skies through the appearance of the spectacular Great Comet of 1744 (C/1743 X1). It …

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.

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 …

Jun 26, 2025 · Charles Messier (1730-1817) was a French astronomer and comet hunter who compiled a catalog of deep-sky objects that were definitely not comets.

Messier objects are a group of deep sky objects catalogued by the French astronomer and comet-hunter Charles Messier in the late 18th century.

Sep 16, 2024 · The Messier Catalog of bright, extended objects was compiled by the comet-hunter Charles Messier in the 18th century. It comprised a list of 110 objects which are mostly …

May 7, 2009 · Below is a set of links to an introduction to Messier objects as well as a link to an article about each of the individual Messier objects. Enjoy your research, then enjoy your …