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Messier catalogue |
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Messier catalogue [ˈmɛsɪeɪ] n (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] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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