Messier catalogue

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Messier catalogue [ˈmɛsɪeɪ]

(Astronomy) Astronomy a catalogue of 103 nonstellar objects, such as nebulae and galaxies, prepared in 1781-86. An object is referred to by its number in this catalogue, for example the Andromeda Galaxy is referred to as M31

[named after Charles Messier (1730-1817), French astronomer]

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