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French astronomer. Created the catalogue of star clusters and nebulae (the 'Messier objects') that bears his name. His purpose in creating the catalog was to help comet hunters and other observers to distinguish between permanent and transient objects. |
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French astronomer. Created the catalogue of nebulae and star clusters (the 'Messier objects') that bears his name. This was first published in 1774. His purpose in creating the catalog was to help comet hunters and other naked-eye observers to distinguish between permanent and transient objects. |
His purpose in creating the catalog was to help comet hunters and other naked-eye observers to distinguish between permanent and transient objects.
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