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	Charles Messier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Messier was born in Badonviller (in the Lorraine région of France), the 10th of 12 children of catchpole Nicolas Messier and Francoise b.
		Messier's first documented observation was that of the Mercury transit of May 6, 1753.
		In Messier marathons, many amateur astronomers compete to view all 110 of these objects in a single dusk-to-dawn session, usually in March, when conditions are most favorable.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charles_Messier (885 words)

	Messier marathon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Messier marathon is an attempt, usually organized by amateur astronomers, to find as many Messier objects as possible during one night.
		The Messier catalogue was compiled by french astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters).
		Marathons are typically organized by a local astronomy organization or astronomical society as a special type of star party.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Messier_marathon (358 words)

	Stargazer Online \|\| Messier Marathon
		The Messier Marathon was invented (or discovered) independently by several amateur astronomers and clubs in the 1970's.
		The first marathoner to hunt down all 110 Messier objects in a single night was perhaps Gerry Rattley of Dugas, Arizona on the night of March 23/24, 1985.
		Messier's instrument of choice was a 7.5" reflector, but the quality of the mirror wasn't quite the same as it is today.
	www.richardbell.net /marathon.html (3249 words)

	Messier Marathon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		To count as a genuine photograph of a Messier object, images on standard 3.5 x 5-inch prints or on contact prints of the negative sheet had to be easily recognizable as being the Messier object claimed when compared to the photographs in the Messier Album by Mallas and Kreimer.
		The 24-inch f/5 Newtonian reflector at the Grasslands Observatory in Southeastern Arizona was used for the marathon.
		A photographic Messier Marathon is mainly done for the fun of it, but it does have an added benefit.
	www.3towers.com /Marathon.htm (1273 words)

	The Messier Marathon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Messier Marathon is a term describing the attempt to find as many Messier objects as possible in one night.
		Messier Marathon was invented independently by several North American (including Tom Hoffelder, Tom Reiland and Don Machholz) and perhaps one Spanish amateur astronomers and groups, in the 1970s.
		Marathons are of course enriched if other appealing celestial events can fill in the pauses which normally occur if you have hunted down everything you can at a time, and wait for the morning objects to rise.
	www.seds.org /messier/xtra/marathon/marathon.html (1627 words)

	Messier Marathon Madness
		Completing a Messier Marathon is a personal rite of passage for many amateur astronomers.
		Around the time of the Vernal Equinox almost all the Messier objects are visible during a 12 hour stretch from sundown to sunrise.
		Messier’s catalog was published in its final form, so far as he was concerned, in 1784.
	www.astrorx.org /messier_marathon_madness.htm (490 words)

	Messier Marathon
		Due to an interesting coincidence, the 110 deep sky objects (nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters) in the Messier Catalog are unevenly distributed in right ascension, making it possible for observers in mid northern latitudes to see them all in a single night at the right time of year.
		Machholz has since published a book, The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathon,” which provides a great deal of useful information on observing the Messier objects in general, and tips for conducting a Messier marathon in particular.
		Although I had observed all of the messier objects over the years, this was to be my first marathon.
	mysite.verizon.net /afloso/marathon.htm (1058 words)

	Messier Marathon Observer's Results
		Messier Marathon inventor Tom Hoffelder finally managed to hold a 20th anniversary marathon in the night of April 6-7, 1997, from a place near Tulsa, Oklahoma, and logged 101 Messier objects, by chance the same number as in his first marathon 20 years ago.
		This Messier Marathon was conducted the weekend of 3/31 and 4/1 2000.
		The 2006 All Arizona Messier Marathon, sponsored again by the Saguaro Astronomy Club (SAC) (for the 12th time), was held in the night of the weekend of March 25/26, 2006 at the site south of Arizona City.
	www.obspm.fr /messier/xtra/marathon/results.html (13898 words)

	Messier Marathon
		From some latitudes there are about 2 weeks of the year at the end of March/beginning of April when a complete Messier Marathon, that is the observation of all 109 () Messier* objects in a single night, is theoretically possible.
		Preparation is the key to a successful marathon and we were fortunate in that Paul had successfully completed it at COAA in 1993 and that Bev Ewen-Smith, who runs COAA, also gave us the benefit of his advice and experience.
		Whilst I was pleased to have succeeded and knew that I had pushed my observing skills beyond their previous limits it is, after all, merely the observation of one particular set of 109 objects, with little time to enjoy the evening and morning twilight ones.
	www.geocities.com /sftonkin/messier/messier-marathon.htm (2274 words)

	The Messier Marathon
		Jump to the 20th Century and amateur astronomers realized that the positions of the Messier Objects left a gap around the time of the Vernal Equinox and that it would be possible to actually observe all of them in one night.
		Thus prior to travelling out I had decided to plot all the Messier objects that would potentially be visible from the lattitude of COAA and to my surprise I estimated that during the course of a night almost 100 would be visible.
		There are in fact two certificates in that pdf file and the first is for a 'proper' marathon with 109 objects, for those who still wish to include the Draco Galaxy as M102 I have provided a second certificate showing 110 objects observed.
	www.astrospace.co.uk /Messier/messier-marathon.html (996 words)

	2006 Messier Marathon
		Don Machholz brought the Messier marathon to the SJAA with an article titled "Messier marathon" in the September 1978 SJAA newsletter.
		The first San Jose Astronomical Association Messier marathons were held on the nights of March 23/24, 24/25, 30/31 and March 31/April 1, 1979.
		Copies of Don Machholz's The Messier Marathon Observer's Guide will be for sale at the March 11 general meeting and at the marathon (while supplies last) for $10.00.
	ephemeris.sjaa.net /0603/g.html (630 words)

	Sea and Sky's Astronomy Resources: Messier Catalog
		The first object he observed was the remnant of a supernova explosion known as the Crab Nebula (M1).
		Over the next few years, Messier and his colleagues would catalog a total of 110 nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.
		Today, the "Messier Marathon" is somewhat of a rite of passage for amateur astronomers.
	www.seasky.org /astronomy/astronomy_messier.html (162 words)

	The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Messier Marathon
		This is your chance to catch all 110 Messier objects in a marathon event that lasts from dusk to dawn.
		It turns out that the objects on Messier's list are distributed in the sky so that in early spring it is possible to observe all of them in a single night-long observing session: a Messier Marathon.
		It was a good year for Marathoning; the moon was new on the weekend of March 24/25, which is approximately ideal in terms of achieving a balance between the hard-to-get early evening and late morning objects.
	www.novac.com /resources/messier-marathon/index.php (573 words)

	Messier Marathon
		On April 13, the SJAA Don Machholz Messier Marathon was held at Coe Park.
		I gave the short version about how a guy named Messier was trying to find comets and decided to catalog these annoyances that might look like comets but weren't.
		All in all, we were glad to do the Marathon in April instead of March.
	ephemeris.sjaa.net /0206/e.html (967 words)

	Messier Marathon 2005
		All observations for a marathon should be made in the same night.
		You don't need to observe every Messier object before the big night--although that would help--but you should try to observe the toughest evening and morning objects.
		There are literally hundreds of Messier and NGC galaxies lurking in this region of the sky.
	www.rochesterastronomy.org /main.asp?section=24 (791 words)

	SEDS Messier Database (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		During the years from 1758 to 1782 Charles Messier, a French astronomer (1730 - 1817), compiled a list of approximately 100 diffuse objects that were difficult to distinguish from comets through the telescopes of the day.
		Fortunately for us, the Messier Catalog became well known for a much higher purpose, as a collection of the most beautiful objects in the sky including nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies.
		While Messier's catalog was the first major reliable collection of deep-sky showpieces, and without doubt the most famous and important, others have followed since, including similar collections suitable e.g.
	www.seds.org /messier (1109 words)

	Messier Marathon 2002
		Messier Marathon time that is. The Messier Marathon is an event where amateur astronomers around the world head out for an all-night viewing session.
		So, marathons will be taking place from the weekend of 3/9 to the weekend of 3/16.
		To make the most of your marathon attempt, we have compiled these Messier Strategies to keep in mind as you plan your journey.
	www.utahskies.org /events/Messier2002/index.html (642 words)

	Cosmic Voyage-The Online Resource for Amateur Astronomers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The last two weeks in March are the peak of marathon season since that period offers the best opportunity to observe all 110 objects.
		If your club is planning a Messier Marathon, it is important to provide advance notice.
		Once the date and location of the marathon have been selected, prepare a checklist of items to bring along for the marathon.
	hometown.aol.com /billferris/marathon3.html (901 words)

	2006 All Arizona Messier Marathon
		It is possible to do the marathon this way, but none are eligible for awards.
		If you plan on using this or your personal printed version at the marathon, please use both sides so only one sheet is used and turned in to the coordinators.
		Although it is possible to do the marathon with a 4-inch telescope, or smaller, or binoculars, it is not suggested; unless you are an experienced observer.
	www.saguaroastro.org /content/messier.htm (1409 words)

	The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathon - Cambridge University Press (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		$34.99 (A) The Messier Catalogue is a list of one hundred and ten galaxies, star clusters and nebulae, and includes many of the brightest and best-known objects in the sky.
		The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathon contains over 90 easy-to-use star maps to guide the observer from one object to the next, and provides tips for a successful night of observing.
		His complete guide to the Messier Marathon will help the amateur astronomer to observe the Messier Objects throughout the year, using a small telescope or even a pair of binoculars.
	www.cambridge.org /us/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521803861 (266 words)

	Messier Marathon 2004, March 20-21, 2004
		Messier Club - 70 object and 110 object levels for the telescope.
		You may use any size telescope or binoculars for the Marathon, since the object is to SEE the object, rather than to OBSERVE and LOG it.
		Several years ago, Dan Knauss and Tim Hunter of Tucson, AZ, did a Photographic Messier Marathon which is described at http://3towers.com/Marathon.htm.
	www.astromax.org /marathon.htm (923 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.
		By working systematically against time, by running the “Messier Marathon” the observer quickly hones crucial observing skills and soon gains a deep familiarity with the night sky.
		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.
	www.willbell.com /handbook/mess.htm (837 words)

	Messier Marathon 2004
		The year 2004 will offer a good opportunity to run the Messier Marathon on the weekend of March 20-21, 2004, with a reasonable chance to observe all 110 Messier objects; new moon happens to occur during this night, March 21.0.
		The Winston-Salem Astronomical League has scheduled its Second Annual Messier Marathon for the weekend of 19-21 March 2004 at the Wake Forest University Lodge, a private facility on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Fancy Gap, Virginia at 3,000 feet elevation.
		The 2004 All Arizona Messier Marathon, sponsored for the 11th time by the Saguaro Astronomy Club, will be held on March 20/21, 2004 at the site south of Arizona City.
	www.obspm.fr /messier/xtra/marathon/mm2004.html (1276 words)

	Messier Marathon
		The Messier Marathon is based on a list of 110 objects "discovered" or compiled by Charles Messier in the 1700's.
		While Messier worked hard to discover comets, he compiled this list so that he could avoid mistaking the objects for new comets.
		Due to a fluke in the distribution of the Messier Objects across the sky, it is possible to view all objects on the list in a single night during early spring (usually March or April).
	www.aanc-astronomy.org /messiermarathon.html (401 words)

	Rappahannock Astronomy Club - Messier Marathon
		Charles Messier was a French astronomer of the late 1700s.
		In late March and early April, all of the Messier objects are visible in the sky from our latitude at some time during the night.
		A Messier Marathon is an attempt to observe all of the objects in the Messier Catalog in a single night.
	www.raclub.org /messier_marathon.html (180 words)

	Holding a Messier Marathon
		The Marathon is generally held during March, on the weekend that is closest to the equinox.
		There is another night to see many of the Messier objects that is close to fall equinox, but a different object order must be used.
		The galaxies are well placed for observing just before marathon time--if you can stay up after mid-night to see them, practice for a few weeks ahead of time.
	www.astras-stargate.com /holdm.htm (898 words)

	Amazon.com: The Observing Guide to the Messier Marathon: A Handbook and Atlas: Books: Don Machholz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Messier Catalogue is a list of one hundred and ten galaxies, star clusters and nebulae, and includes many of the brightest and best-known objects in the sky.
		Charles Messier lived and worked during a pivotal point in visual astronomical history.
		This well thought out book is an excellent source for those of us who are pursuing the entire Messier catalog.Everything about it helps in the chase.
	www.amazon.com /Observing-Guide-Messier-Marathon-Handbook/dp/0521803861 (962 words)

	(IAAC) Messier Marathon 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		A very special bonus is the 12th-magnitude supernova 1998S, which occurred timely in the galaxy NGC 3877 in Ursa Major; this galaxy is also only about 12th magnitude, but many amateurs will be able to get it in a break in the marathon.
		Messier Marathon Events 1998 The following Messier Marathon Events have been announced: * The Arizona Messier Marathon 1998 will take place on Saturday, March 28, 1998 to Sunday, March 29, in Arizona City, Arizona (see map).
		* Christian Harder is intending to run a Messier Marathon in Northern Germany on March 28, 1998; interested parties please contact him by email or phone (In Germany: 04265/8539).
	www.visualdeepsky.org /chat/msg00581.html (315 words)

	My Messier Marathon Adventure
		Every year, around the Vernal Equinox, amateur astronomers have their best shot at seeing all 110 of the objects in the Messier catalog in a single night.
		Despite years of deep-sky observing, I had never "run" a Messier Marathon before, so I figured I'd give it a shot in 1996.
		My telescope and eyes would have to be at their best for these, and the sky would have to be very dark.
	skytour.homestead.com /files/messier.html (1175 words)

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