Identifying Deep Space Objects

• Charles Messier (June 26, 1730 - April 12, 1817)

  • Messier list of 110 objects designated by M#, i.e.: M5

• NGC (New General Catalog) i.e. 6231

• IC (Index Catalog) i.e. I 4665

• Many other catalogs and lists

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