*** Note: I have this post set to stay at the top of the blog. All new posts will come after this.
I
want to list which Messier objects I've seen so far this year (2017)
and will keep this page at the top of the posts so that if you would
like to follow along, it will be easier to locate. How well or easy to
see is based upon observations through my 8" reflector using the highest
magnification possible. Your results will vary of course depending on
your equipment.
*** I have decided to add and NGC (New Galactic Catalog) Objects after the Messier objects.
Messier # Apparent Mag. Name or Type Actual View
3 Globular Cluster Moderate
5 Globular Cluster Moderate
10 Globular Cluster Moderate
12 Globular Cluster Moderate
13 Hercules, Great Cluster Easily seen
16 Eagle Nebula Moderate
20 Trifid Nebula Easily seen
27 Dumbbell Nebula Moderate
49 Galaxy in Virgo Dim
53 Globular Cluster Moderate
57 Ring Nebula Moderate
81 Bode's Nebula Dim
82 Cigar Galaxy Dim
92 Globular Cluster Easily seen
101 Pinwheel Galaxy Incredibly dim
NGC# Apparent Mag. Name or Type Actual View
6543 Cat's Eye Nebula Dim, Blue
