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Category: Messier (M)

Messier 3 – Globular Cluster

Messier 3

Messier 3, also known as M3 or NGC 5272, is a stunning globular cluster located in the constellation Canes Venatici. This celestial

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April 18, 2021June 29, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 42 – The Orion Nebula

Messier 42

Messier 42, NGC 1976, also known as the Orion Nebula, is a captivating astronomical object located in the constellation of Orion. Spanning

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December 20, 2020June 29, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
Canon EOS Rebel T6, Messier, Nebulae, NGC, Powerseeker 80azs

Messier 45 – Pleiades

Messier 45 Pleiades

Introduction: Messier 45, commonly known as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters, is a mesmerizing open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus.

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November 11, 2020March 22, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
Cluster, Messier

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