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He was a French astronomer who published a catalogue of nebulae and star clusters.
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Who discovered the pinwheel galaxy?
Do you want the name of a specific one or just something that sounds more intellectual than "You know, those PINWHEEL shaped ones"? The correct terminology is spiral galaxy. As for an example, the Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy.
What does the M in galaxy M83 mean?
M83 means object number 83 in the Messier catalog.
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Where do galaxies get their names?
Some galaxies are named for the constellations they are in, like Andromeda. Some are named for a shape that they might, perhaps, resemble; the "Sombrero Galaxy", for example. More are not named as such, but are referred to by their Messier Catalog number. Charles Messier was a French comet hunter; comets were all he really cared about. He built a very nice observatory to find comets, but kept finding these cloudy-looking, vaguely comet-like things that weren't comets. So he devised a catalog of these "Messier objects", things that looked a little like comets but were not. Many of his "Messier objects" turned out to be galaxies, and we refer to them by number; for example the Andromeda Galaxy is M87.
What were Leif Ericson's accomplishments?
one of his accomplishments was finding America , but he didn't colonize it
What is Charles Messier's birthday?
Charles Messier was born on June 26, 1730.
When was Charles Messier born?
Charles Messier was born on June 26, 1730.
When did Charles Messier die?
Charles Messier died on April 12, 1817 at the age of 86.
Is anything named after Charles Messier?
The crater Messier on the Moon and the asteroid7359 Messier were named in his honor
How old was Charles Messier at death?
Charles Messier died on April 12, 1817 at the age of 86.
Why did Charles Messier die?
April 11-12 In this night, Charles Messier passed away in his 87th year, in his home in Paris.
How old is Charles Messier?
Charles Messier was born on June 26, 1730 and died on April 12, 1817. Charles Messier would have been 86 years old at the time of death or 285 years old today.
What is Andromeda's nickname?
M31 or Messier 31 after Charles Messier who cataloged it.
Who discovered the constellation Virgo?
Charles Messier!
Who made a list of Comets in the 1700's?
Charles Messier made a list of comets emily ortega found this awnser for you zoe
Whats Charles Messier's middle name?
The middle name of Charles Messier, the French astronomer, was Joseph. He was born in Paris, and is well-known for his astronomical catalog.
Who discovered the Virgo constellation star?
Charles Messier!
