A Conversation for The H2G2 A/S Messier Marathon
General Info on the MM
Deek Started conversation Jan 23, 2003
Just for general information on the Messier Marathon.
For a good overview of what you're looking for in individual objects, this page may be some help. http://www.seds.org/messier/data2.html
All the best
A.M.
General Info on the MM
Phil Posted Jan 24, 2003
Or you could look at the Manchester Astronomical Society Messier Album at http://www.u-net.com/ph/mas/members/messier/messier.htm
A more reprasentative view of what you might see using amateur equipment (telescopes/cameras).
General Info on the MM
Deek Posted Jan 25, 2003
Thanks for the ref Phil.
I think it's a bit easier to ID these objects when you've got an idea what to look for and their size. These photos show a more realistic view than the 'glossy' photos from books.
A.M.
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