The Messier Catalog is a list of the locations of 110 "fuzzy" astronomical objects visible with fairly simple observing equipment. The list was compiled by Charles Messier to help comet hunters avoid mistaking these objects for comets. Objects in the Messier Catalog are identified with the letter M and a number. For example, M42 is the Great Nebula in Orion.
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