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	Charles Messier (June 26, 1730 - April 12, 1817)
		Charles Messier was born in Badonviller, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France (20 miles from Luneville), then part of the Principality of Salm, as the 10th of 12 children of Nicolas Messier (1682-1741), a catchpole in Badonviller, and Francoise b.
		Messier as loyal employee stated: "I was a loyal servant of M. Delisle, I lived with him in his house, and I conformed with his command." When Delisle finally announced the discovery on April 1, 1759, it was not believed by the other French astronomers (perhaps they took it as an April Fool's joke).
		The Messier catalog was finally corrected by identifying the 4 missing objects (or at least three of them), and brought into its current state by adding the late discoveries of Méchain, M104--M109, plus the uncataloged discovery M110, only in the 20th century.
	www.seds.org /messier/xtra/history/biograph.html (4733 words)

	M8: Tutte le informazioni su M8 su Encyclopedia.it (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Immagine della Nebulosa Laguna ottenuta combinando 3 immagini con diversi filtri: luce blu (ossigeno), luce rossa (zolfo), luce verde (idrogeno)
		La Nebulosa Laguna (anche nota come Nebulosa diffusa M8, Messier Object 8, Messier 8, M8, o NGC 6523) è una nebulosa diffusa nella costellazione del Sagittario.
		La nebulosa dista circa 5000 anni luce dalla Terra ed è sede di alcuni oggetti astronomici interessanti, come ammassi aperti (vedi NGC 6530), regioni di formazione stellare, nebulose oscure, giovani stelle, gas caldi.
	www.encyclopedia.it /m/m8/m8.html (126 words)

	Charles Messier
		Messier as loyal employee stated: "I was a loyal servant of M. Delisle, I lived with him in his house, and I conformed with his command." When Delisle finally announced the discovery on April 1, 1759, it was not believed by the other French astronomers (perhaps they took it as an April Fool's joke).
		The Messier catalog was finally corrected by identifying at least 3 of the 4 missing objects, and brought into its current state by adding the late discoveries of Messier and Mechain, M104--M109, plus the non-cataloged discovery M110, only in the 20th century.
		Messier was appointed as associate editor of the Connaissance des Temps in 1785, and hold this post for five years until 1790.
	www.messiermarathon.com /about.htm (3313 words)

	Messier 8
		I have observed it with a refractor of 18 to 20 feet [FL], and it always appeared to me nebulous and transparent; it touches with its base a rather beautiful star, seen in the refractor, and which is the brightest of all those which compose the star cluster I have mentioned.
		The right ascension of this star is for the beginning of 1748, 266d 44' 22" [17h 46m 57s], its southern declination, 25d 8' 10", its [ecliptical] longitude, 26d 45' 00", and its southern [ecliptical] latitude 1d 30' 00".
		There is indeed one of the stars which are in the nebula that is somewhat larger [brighter] than the rest and may be the only one he saw.
	seds.lpl.arizona.edu /Messier/Mdes/dm008.html (837 words)

	NHL.com - News
		When all was said and done, Mark Messier realized there were other mountains to climb, because he certainly had reached the pinnacle of professional hockey as a six-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the greatest players in the history of the NHL.
		Messier's stellar tenure in Edmonton coincided with that of Wayne Gretzky and the Oilers became a dynasty.
		Messier is the only NHL player to captain two teams to the Stanley Cup, leading the Oilers in 1990 and the Rangers in 1994.
	www.nhl.com /news/2005/09/234294.html (1884 words)

	The Messier Catalog : Starshine.com
		Messier was interested in finding comets, and this list catalogs objects that proved not to be comets.
		Due to Messier recording it at a location 4 degrees away, it was considered "missing" for long time until his descriptions were paired up with the object NGC2548.
		Messier discovered M88 in 1781, and described it merely as a "nebula without a star".
	www.starshine.com /frankn/astronomy/messier.asp (4931 words)

	Binocular Messier Club - Appendix C
		Appendix C: Appendix C is for reference purposes, listing all 110 of the Messier objects at the times when they are best observed, and in constellation sequence.
		So, if you are wondering what is the best time of the year to observe a Messier object, refer to Appendix C. Appendix C tells you which season to observe each object, each object's coordinates, their NGC numbers, the constellation they are located in, and their sizes and magnitudes.
		Also, Appendix C lists all of the Messier objects in the exact same order as the Astronomical League's Observe manual "Observe: A Guide to the Messier Objects", in case you are using that as an observing aide.
	www.astroleague.org /al/obsclubs/binomess/binomesc.html (130 words)

	BSAS Messier Marathon 2005
		Charles Messier was a Frenchman who was trying to find comets and wanted a list of objects in the sky that were known NOT to be comets.
		Messier never achieved much fame for the comets he found, but he did become very famous for his list of deep-sky objects.
		Fun, fellowship, learning, confidence building There are many different reasons to do a Messier Marathon, but the best one I can think of is to learn to become proficient at finding stellar objects with your own personal equipment whether that entails eyeballs, binoculars, or a telescope.
	www.bsasnashville.com /messier (1290 words)

	Messier 8
		I have observed it with a refractor of 18 to 20 feet [FL], and it always appeared to me nebulous and transparent; it touches with its base a rather beautiful star, seen in the refractor, and which is the brightest of all those which compose the star cluster I have mentioned.
		The right ascension of this star is for the beginning of 1748, 266d 44' 22" [17h 46m 57s], its southern declination, 25d 8' 10", its [ecliptical] longitude, 26d 45' 00", and its southern [ecliptical] latitude 1d 30' 00".
		There is indeed one of the stars which are in the nebula that is somewhat larger [brighter] than the rest and may be the only one he saw.
	siolinw.obspm.fr /messier/Mdes/dm008.html (837 words)

	Messier 8, NGC6523, NGC 6523
		Messier 8 is located in the constellation of Sagittarius in the summer Milky Way.
		Messier 8 is also called the "Lagoon Nebula" for its easily visible wide curving dark channel.
		Messier 8 is a favorite subject of astrophotographers.
	www.astrophoto.net /m8.html (214 words)

	Charles Messier (26 giugno 1730 - 12 aprile 1817)
		Abbiamo anche una biografia di Charles Messier descrittiva.
		Messier compie al sua prima osservazione di una cometa e scopre indipendentemente M1, la Nebulosa del Granchio (28 agosto, misurata il 12 settembre).
		Messier scopre la cometa 1759 II Messier (26 gennaio) e co-scopre la cometa 1759 III, conosciuta come la Grande Cometa del 1760 (8 gennaio).
	astrolink.mclink.it /messier/xtra/history/timeline.html (601 words)

	Messier Object 8
		When Charles Messier cataloged this object on May 23, 1764, he also primarily described the cluster, and mentioned the nebula separately as surrounding the star 9 Sagittarii; his original position is closer to the modern position of the cluster than to that of the nebula.
		One of the remarkable features of the Lagoon Nebula is the presence of dark nebulae known as 'globules' (Burnham) [see expanded image] which are collapsing protostellar clouds with diameters of about 10,000 AU (Astronomical Units).
		The Lagoon Nebula is a magnificient object for the amateur astrophotographer, as Brad Wallis and Robert Provin have demonstrated with their outstanding images, and Dr.
	www.seds.org /messier/m/m008.html (589 words)

	Charles Messier's 44 Comets
		Charles Messier probably got first fascinated from a comet in 1744, still in Badonviller, his Lorrainian hometown, as a 13-aged, when he observed the great 6-tailed comet which was subject to extensive studies by De Cheseaux.
		Messier's first of two maps of the path of comet Halley 1759 includes the "nebulae" M2 and M30.
		Messier's map of comet 1766 Messier (and 1766 Helfenzrieder, and 1783 Pigott).
	www.maa.agleia.de /Messier/E/Xtra/History/44comets.html (1848 words)

	Utah Skies -- Deep Sky Observer's Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The plan is to make this the first place you think of when you need information on a particular deep sky object.
		This section provides charts to help you find all the objects as well as images and descriptions of the objects.
		The reason is that for the most part, these were objects which Messier himself missed.
	www.utahskies.org /deepsky/messier/charts/messierTelradFrameSet.html (357 words)

	Messier 8
		Celestron Fastar 8 at prime focus f/1.95, PixCel 237.
		This image shows the bright nebula M 8 (also known as NGC 6523) and the associated open cluster NGC 6530.
		In the Fastar configuration, images are mirrored compared to their proper orientation.
	www.darklightimagery.net /lagoon.htm (96 words)

	Star Cruiser Observatory
		If the night sky were to be thought of in terms of a world map, the 110 Messier objects would be the major metropolitian areas and tourist attractions.
		During late March each year it is possible to view all 110 Messier objects in a single night.
		Most astronomy clubs hold special "Messier Marathon" star parties where observers attempt to find all 110 objects (well actually all 108-109 objects since one or two are non-existant*).
	www.sipe.com /starcruiser/observatory/gallery/gallery_messier.html (248 words)

	The Astronomy Connection - June Messier Tour
		Successfully navigating the Virgo cluster is the biggest challenge in the Messier Catalogue, and is affectionately known as "Heartbreak Ridge" to marathoners.
		What makes the Virgo cluster such a challenge is the closeness of the Messier objects to each other, and the large number of other galaxies in this region.
		It is easy to become lost among the galaxies, and not be able to tell which one you are looking at.
	observers.org /observing/m-jun.html (836 words)

	Nebulae Page 1
		Messier 57 - Our latest image of this 1,400 light years distant planetary, shot using the C14 at f/7 and the SBIG ST8-XE camera.
		Messier 97, the beautiful "Owl Nebula" in Ursa Major is situated close to the bright galaxy, Messier 108.
		This interesting planetary nebula, which has a size about the same as Jupiter's disk, is fairly easy to see, but large telescopes are needed to spot the two "eyes" or dark areas which give the nebula its name.
	www.paulandliz.org /Nebulae/Default.htm (2541 words)

	WFU Health & Exercise Science (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Messier, S.P. Osteoarthritis of the knee and its associated factors of age and obesity.
		Messier, S. and Brody, M. (1986) "Mechanics of translation and rotation during conventional and handspring soccer throw ins." Southeastem ACSM Annual Meeting.
		Messier, S.P. (1993) "Osteoarthritis of the knee: a biomechanical perspective" ACSM symposium entitled: Osteoarthritis of the knee: an interdisciplinary perspective.
	www.wfu.edu /academics/hes/messier2006CV.htm (4361 words)

	Ryukyu Astronomy Club Messier Observation Log - Mike Swanson
		Messier 2 - NGC 7089 - Globular Cluster
		Messier 13 - NGC 6205 Hercules Globular Cluster - Globular Cluster
		Messier 20 - NGC 6514 Trifid Nebula - Diffuse Nebula
	www.nexstarsite.com /_RAC/MessierLogs/MikeSwanson.htm (2501 words)

	Deep-Sky Corner / Sgr / M 8: Lagoon Nebula & NGC 6530 & B 88 & B 89 & B 296
		Die genaue Distanz von M 8 ist noch etwas unsicher, dies aufgrund der starken unterschiedlichen Verdunkelung in dieser Region der Galaxie.
		M 8 scheint Teil eines grösseren Nebelkomplexes zu sein, zu dem auch der Trifid-Nebel (nördlich) und die Nebel NGC 6559 und IC 4681 (östlich) dazugehören.
		In einer klaren, dunklen Nacht kann M 8 bereits von blossem Auge gesichtet werden, somit gestaltet sich das Auffinden recht einfach.
	deepsky.astronomie.info /Sgr/m8/index.de.php (1392 words)

	Weasner's Meade ETX Site
		Messier 55 is an unusually large and open globular; although its total magnitude is a bright 4.4, its brightness is spread out over a large 10' arc area, making it more difficult than it would appear.
		Messier 11 in Scutum sets the standards for all galactic star clusters, so I wanted you to remember this one first before moving on to the nice open clusters (but none to compare) in Sagittarius.
		Messier 17, also known as the "Swan Nebula" and the "Horseshoe Nebula" is about 7' arc long and some 2' arc across with a visual magnitude of only 8.9.....misleading.
	www.weasner.com /etx/ref_guides/sagittarius.html (5991 words)

	Cosmic Voyage-The Online Resource for Amateur Astronomers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		I observed all 110 Messier objects on back-to-back nights, March 23-24 and 24-25, 2001, at the All-Arizona Messier Marathon.
		A Messier Marathon is a sprint from object to object.
		My list is a combination of one published in Don Machholz's Messier Marathon Observer's Guide and another published in the March 1994 issue of Astronomy magazine.
	hometown.aol.com /billferris/marathon2.html (667 words)

	Messier 8 and M20 - Lagoon and Trifid Nebulae
		Messier 8 and M20 - Lagoon and Trifid Nebulae
		This CCD image of the M8 and M20 in Sagittarius was taken using my TeveVue 76 Refractor.
		I took this from the Joshua Tree National Park on
	www.galaxies.com /tv76/m8_m20.htm (85 words)

	Astronomy CD ROM I - Messier 8, The Lagoon Nebula, in the Infrared (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Messier 8, The Lagoon Nebula, in the Infrared
		The red emission in the optical image of Messier 8, The Lagoon Nebula.
		A lack of near-IR H2 emission indicates that molecular outflow activity is much less prominent than in many active star-forming regions.
	astroa.physics.metu.edu.tr /Astronom/ON/M8A.HTM (151 words)

	M 75
		At a distance of nearly 60,000 light years, M75 is one of the more remote of Messier's globular clusters, lying well beyond the Galactic center.
		Its angular diameter of 6' corresponds to a linear extension of well over 100 light years, and it is of high luminosity, perhaps about 160,000 times that of the Sun (Mag -8.3).
		Messier observed M75 on October 18th, 1780 "It seemed to M. Messier (speaking of himself) that it consists of only of very faint stars, but contains some nebulosity." " M. Mechain described it as a nebula without stars." Charles Messier from his
	www.messiermarathon.com /new_page_81.htm (185 words)

	M8 & M20
		Messier 8 is a diffuse nebula (NGC 6523) and star cluster (NGC 6530).
		It is one of the few nebulae easily visible to the naked eye, shining bright at 4.6 magnitude and spreading out more than 1.5 degrees across the sky (the moon is 0.5 degrees).
		Messier 20, known as the Trifid Nebula due to its three part lobe shape, is also comprised of both nebulosity and a cluster.
	www.allaboutastro.com /m8&m20.html (566 words)

	The Lagoon Nebula
		Deep in the heart of the constellation of Sagittarius is a classic deep-sky object, the Lagoon Nebula.
		It is also known as "Messier 8," or "M8" for short, after French astronomer and comet hunter Charles Messier, who included it in his catalog of objects that are not comets.
		This patch of glowing gas probably appeared very similar to a comet when first seen, but the fact that it does not drift across the sky like comets do is the clue that it is something entirely different.
	www.rc-astro.com /php/displayImage.htm?id=1167&mode=big (210 words)

	National Hockey League - Sharks vs. Canucks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Messier snapped a 1-1 tie with 14 seconds remaining in the first period by lifting a loose puck over goaltender Steve Shields during a goalmouth scramble.
		Shields stopped defenseman Mattias Ohlund's shot from the right point but could not handle the rebound, which squirted to Messier at the left side of the net.
		Messier capped the scoring with just over 14 minutes remaining when he darted in from the left side and put a rebound past backup Evgeni Nobokov for his first multi-goal game since February 28, 1998.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/scores100/100028/100028378.htm (1021 words)

	Boise Astronomical Society - Charles Messier & Viewing List
		He thought it was a duplicate of M101 but may have been NGC 5866 that matches Messier’s description and may have been due to a data reduction error.
		Although Messier’s reflecting scopes had 7.5” — 8” apertures, they had little light gathering due to speculum metal instead of todays glass mirrors.
		Messier’s intruments couldn’t compete with a modern 4” refractor or 6” Newtonian reflector.
	www.boiseastro.org /messier.htm (2701 words)

	Stars
		Messier object 7, 8, and 22 are not too difficult to find here.
		Messier 81 is almost visible, but other deep sky objects are definitely too faint to be seen.
		The stars 8 and 10 Aur are the southern two of the three "kids" near Capella.
	homepage.mac.com /rarendt/Pics/stars.html (5482 words)

	Messier Marathon
		These drawings are a wonderful resource for the beginning Messier hunter and provide a far better representation of the eyepiece view than the color photographs that dominate astronomical literature.
		During the night, marathoners maintain a steady pace to find object after object, and as the dawn light grows, they try to spot the last one before it is lost in the morning twilight.
		Harvard Pennington proved beyond any doubt that the Messier Marathon is fun for the novice and the experienced observer alike—a great way to enjoy astronomy.
	www.willbell.com /handbook/mess.htm (837 words)

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