Messier Objects

M31 and Satellites
M31, M32 (Arp 168) behind M31, and M110, foreground. We’ve now captured all 110 Messier objects. M17 was our first, on November 18, 2022 and we captured the last 6 during the early morning hours of October 4, 2024, between 3:55 and 5:24 AM. All of the last 6 were located near Orion, in order of capture: M79, M78, M50, M93, M47, and M41.

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Messier observations 91-100 of 110 total to date.

Catalog # Thumbnail Title/link Designation(s) Date Observed Comment
M91
M91 / NGC 4548
M91, NGC 45482024-05-13 00:20:00Attractive, barred spiral galaxy. Relatively dim.
M92
M92 / NGC 6341
M92, NGC 63412024-05-13 00:55:00Another beautiful Messier glob. Discoverers were a who's who of 18th century astronomers!
M93
M93 / NGC 2447 / Critter Cluster
M93, NGC 2447, Critter Cluster2024-10-04 05:13:00An interesting open cluster on a denser than average star-field. Don't see the critter, however.
M94
M94 / Cats Eye Galaxy / NGC 4736
M94, Cat's Eye Galaxy, NGC 47362024-05-13 01:33:00Gorgeous spiral galaxy in Canes Vanetici
M95
M95 / NGC 3351
2024-05-19 22:30:00End of season capture of this barred, spiral galaxy
M96
M96 / NGC 3368
M96, NGC 33682024-05-12 23:59:00Bright center, but dim surface. Still a lovely barred galaxy
M97
M97 / Owl Nebula / NGC 3587
M97, NGC 35872024-04-20 23:06:00Charming planetary nebula in the Big Dipper
M98
M98 / NGC 4192
M98, NGC 41922024-05-20 22:34:00Nice galaxy captured on a tough night
M99
M99 / NGC 4254
M99, NGC42542024-05-02 23:47:00Surprisingly challenging, complex spiral. Could easily be an Arp, but isn't.
M100
M100 / NGC 4321 / Mirror Galaxy
M100, NGC 43212024-05-20 23:19:00Classic spiral galaxy captured on a tough night