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| [[Crab nebula|M1]] || Crab Nebula || Supernova remnant || Taurus || 6,500 || 8.4 || One of the most spectacular Messier objects. The supernova occurred in 1054 AD.
| [[Crab nebula|M1]] || Crab Nebula || [[Supernova]] remnant || Taurus || 6,500 || 8.4 || One of the most spectacular Messier objects. The supernova occurred in 1054 AD.
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| M2 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Aquarius || 37,500 || 6.3 || It was first discovered by Maraldi in 1746 and rediscovered by Messier 14 years later. This cluster contains 150,000 [[star]]s.
| M2 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Aquarius || 37,500 || 6.3 || It was first discovered by Maraldi in 1746 and rediscovered by Messier 14 years later. This cluster contains 150,000 [[star]]s.
| M7 || Ptolemy's Cluster || [[Open cluster]] || Scorpius || 980 || 3.3 || This cluster has been known since ancient times with the first recorded observation by [[Claudius Ptolemy]]. It contains around 80 stars within a volume 25 light years wide.
| M7 || Ptolemy's Cluster || [[Open cluster]] || Scorpius || 980 || 3.3 || This cluster has been known since ancient times with the first recorded observation by [[Claudius Ptolemy]]. It contains around 80 stars within a volume 25 light years wide.
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| M8 || Lagoon Nebula || Emission Nebula || Sagittarius || 4,100 || 6.0 || This is a star forming cluster can contains at least 5o stars. The light produced by hot stars results in the nebula "glowing."
| [[Lagoon nebula|M8]] || Lagoon Nebula || [[Emission nebula]] || Sagittarius || 4,100 || 6.0 || This is a star forming cluster can contains at least 5o stars. The light produced by hot stars results in the nebula "glowing."
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| M9 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Ophiuchus || 25,800 || 8.42 || M9 is located close to the centre of the [[Milky Way]]. Although too faint for the naked eye, its 250,000 stars make it a truly impressive cluster.
| M9 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Ophiuchus || 25,800 || 8.42 || M9 is located close to the centre of the [[Milky Way]]. Although too faint for the naked eye, its 250,000 stars make it a truly impressive cluster.
| M15 || Great Pegasus Cluster || [[Globular cluster]] || Pegasus || 33,600 || 6.2 ||
| M15 || Great Pegasus Cluster || [[Globular cluster]] || Pegasus || 33,600 || 6.2 ||
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| M16 || Eagle Nebula || Nebula || Serpens || 7,000 || 6.0 || It is best known for the "pillars of creation" photographed by the [[Hubble Space Telescope]] in 1995.
| [[Eagle nebula|M16]] || Eagle Nebula || [[Emission nebula]] || Serpens || 7,000 || 6.0 || It is best known for the "pillars of creation" photographed by the [[Hubble Space Telescope]] in 1995.
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| M17 || Omega Nebula || Nebula || Sagittarius || 5,000-6,000 || 6.0 || M17 is one of the brightest star-forming nebulae in the Milky Way. It is situated in the Sagittarius arm of the Milky Way. It is also known as the Lobster nebula, Horseshoe nebula, Swan nebula and the Checkmark nebula.
| [[Omega nebula|M17]] || Omega Nebula || [[Emission nebula]] || Sagittarius || 5,000-6,000 || 6.0 || M17 is one of the brightest star-forming nebulae in the Milky Way. It is situated in the Sagittarius arm of the Milky Way. It is also known as the Lobster nebula, Horseshoe nebula, Swan nebula and the Checkmark nebula.
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| M18 || || [[Open cluster]] || Sagittarius || 4,900 || 7.5 ||
| M18 || || [[Open cluster]] || Sagittarius || 4,900 || 7.5 ||
| M19 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Ophiuchus || 28,700 || 7.47 || One of the most oblate cluster known. However, this may be due to intervening [[gas]] and [[dust]], blocking our view.
| M19 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Ophiuchus || 28,700 || 7.47 || One of the most oblate cluster known. However, this may be due to intervening [[gas]] and [[dust]], blocking our view.
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| M20 || Trifid Nebula || Dark nebula || Sagittarius || 5,200 || 6.3 || Also catalogued as Barnard 85, it is a well known star forming region. Its brightness makes it a popular target for astronomers. It is located near to the Lagoon nebula, M8.
| [[Trifid nebula|M20]] || Trifid Nebula || [[Dark nebula]] || Sagittarius || 5,200 || 6.3 || Also catalogued as Barnard 85, it is a well known star forming region. Its brightness makes it a popular target for astronomers. It is located near to the Lagoon nebula, M8.
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| M21 || || [[Open cluster]] || Sagittarius || 4,250 || 6.5 ||
| M21 || || [[Open cluster]] || Sagittarius || 4,250 || 6.5 ||
| M26 || || [[Open cluster]] || Scutum || 5,000 || 8.0 ||
| M26 || || [[Open cluster]] || Scutum || 5,000 || 8.0 ||
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| M27 || Dumbbell Nebula || Planetary nebula || Vulpecula || 1,360 || 7.5 || It is the second brightest planetary nebula in the night sky.
| [[Dumbbel nebula|M27]] || Dumbbell Nebula || [[Planetary nebula]] || Vulpecula || 1,360 || 7.5 || It is the second brightest planetary nebula in the night sky.
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| M28 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Sagittarius || 17,900 || 7.66 ||
| M28 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Sagittarius || 17,900 || 7.66 ||
| M41 || || [[Open cluster]] || Canis Major || 2,300 || 4.5 || Relatively loose cluster containing 100 [[star]]s.
| M41 || || [[Open cluster]] || Canis Major || 2,300 || 4.5 || Relatively loose cluster containing 100 [[star]]s.
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| [[Orion nebula|M42]] || Orion Nebula || Emission-reflection nebula || Orion || 1,344 || 4.0 || A famous nebula, it is visible to the naked eye. It forms the middle "star" in Orion's sword and covers four times more area than a full moon on the sky.
| [[Orion nebula|M42]] || Orion Nebula || [[Diffuse nebula]] || Orion || 1,344 || 4.0 || A famous nebula, it is visible to the naked eye. It forms the middle "star" in Orion's sword and covers four times more area than a full moon on the sky.
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| M43 || De Mairan's Nebula || Emission-reflection nebula || Orion || 1,600 || 9.0 || Situated just below Orion's belt, it is separated from the [[Orion nebula]] by a dust lane.
| M43 || De Mairan's Nebula || [[Diffuse nebula]] || Orion || 1,600 || 9.0 || Situated just below Orion's belt, it is separated from the [[Orion nebula]] by a dust lane.
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| M44 || Beehive Cluster || [[Open cluster]] || Cancer || 577 || 3.7 || Visible to the naked eye, this cluster has been knwon since ancient times. It contains at least 1000 stars and has a mass between 500 and 600 that of the [[sun]].
| M44 || Beehive Cluster || [[Open cluster]] || Cancer || 577 || 3.7 || Visible to the naked eye, this cluster has been knwon since ancient times. It contains at least 1000 stars and has a mass between 500 and 600 that of the [[sun]].
| M50 || Heart-Shaped Cluster || [[Open cluster]] || Monoceros || 3,200 || 5.9 || M50 contains at least 100 stars.
| M50 || Heart-Shaped Cluster || [[Open cluster]] || Monoceros || 3,200 || 5.9 || M50 contains at least 100 stars.
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| M51 || Whirlpool Galaxy || [[Spiral galaxy]] || Canes Venatici || 23,000,000 || 8.4 || A very impressive, it was the first galaxy to be seen with spiral features
| [[Whirlpool Galaxy|M51]] || Whirlpool Galaxy || [[Spiral galaxy]] || Canes Venatici || 23,000,000 || 8.4 || A very impressive, it was the first galaxy to be seen with spiral features
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| M52 || || [[Open cluster]] || Cassiopeia || 5,000 || 5.0 ||
| M52 || || [[Open cluster]] || Cassiopeia || 5,000 || 5.0 ||
| M56 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Lyra || 32,900 || 8.3 ||
| M56 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Lyra || 32,900 || 8.3 ||
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| M57 || Ring Nebula || [[Planetary nebula]] || Lyra || 2,300 || 8.8 || Famous [[nebula]], sometimes known as the "donut" nebula. It is one of four planetary nebulae in Messier's list.
| [[Ring nebula|M57]] || Ring Nebula || [[Planetary nebula]] || Lyra || 2,300 || 8.8 || Famous [[nebula]], sometimes known as the "donut" nebula. It is one of four planetary nebulae in Messier's list.
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| M58 || || [[Spiral galaxy]] || Virgo || 62,000,000 || 10.5 || This [[Hubble sequence|barred]] spiral galaxy is an "anemic" galaxy, meaning there is little contrast between the [[galactic disk|disk]] and its spiral arms.
| M58 || || [[Spiral galaxy]] || Virgo || 62,000,000 || 10.5 || This [[Hubble sequence|barred]] spiral galaxy is an "anemic" galaxy, meaning there is little contrast between the [[galactic disk|disk]] and its spiral arms.
| M72 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Aquarius || 54,570 || 9.35 ||
| M72 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Aquarius || 54,570 || 9.35 ||
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| M73 || || Asterism || Aquarius || Various || 9 || Formed by four unrelated stars. These stars form a Y shape as they all lie along the same line of sight from [[Earth]].
| M73 || || [[Asterism]] || Aquarius || Various || 9 || Formed by four unrelated stars. These stars form a Y shape as they all lie along the same line of sight from [[Earth]].
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| M74 || Phantom Galaxy || [[Spiral galaxy]] || Pisces || 30,000,000 || 10 || Thought to contain 100 billion stars, the Phantom galaxy is around the same size as the Milky Way.
| M74 || Phantom Galaxy || [[Spiral galaxy]] || Pisces || 30,000,000 || 10 || Thought to contain 100 billion stars, the Phantom galaxy is around the same size as the Milky Way.
| M77 || Cetus A || [[Spiral galaxy]] || Cetus || 47,000,000 || 9.6 || A barred spiral galaxy, it is the nearest Seyfert galaxy to the Milky Way.
| M77 || Cetus A || [[Spiral galaxy]] || Cetus || 47,000,000 || 9.6 || A barred spiral galaxy, it is the nearest Seyfert galaxy to the Milky Way.
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| M78 || || Reflection nebula || Orion || 1,600 || 8.3 ||
| M78 || || [[Reflection nebula]] || Orion || 1,600 || 8.3 ||
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| M79 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Lepus || 41,000 || 8.56 ||
| M79 || || [[Globular cluster]] || Lepus || 41,000 || 8.56 ||