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Messier Challenge - M 98 Spiral Galaxy

M 98 in Coma Berenices 23rd March 2020 @ 00:16 UT M 98 is a big but dim spiral galaxy. I enjoyed the view but couldn't get the detail I...

Messier Challenge - M 105 Elliptical Galaxy

M 105 in Leo 22nd March 2020 @ 23:02 UT Three galaxies. M105 (left), NGC 3384 (right) and NGC 3389 (bottom right). Part of the M96 group...

Messier Challenge - M 104 Spiral Galaxy

M 104 in Virgo 23rd March 2020 @ 02:37 UT The classic M 104, Sombrero Galaxy. Its dusty edge on appearance is immediately obvious after...

Messier Challenge - M 109 Spiral Galaxy

M 109 in Ursa Major 26th March 2020 @ 21:23 UT Another great galaxy. The hint of those sweeping spiral arms in the live view was...

Messier Challenge - M 106 Spiral Galaxy

M 106 in Canes Venatici 26th March 2020 @ 22:27 UT I really liked this galaxy. Great structure and the hint of a wispy fringe. Image: 15...

Messier Challenge - M 97 Planetary Nebula

M 97 in Ursa Major 26th March 2020 @ 21:53 UT The Owl Nebula (M 97) lives up to its name. Two big eyes stare back at you. Image: 15...

Messier Challenge - M94 Spiral Galaxy

M 94 in Canes Venatici 26th March 2020 @ 23:54 UT A bright core surrounded by a 'star burst' ring. The outer region of the galaxy was...

Messier Challenge - M63 Spiral Galaxy

M 63 in Virgo 26th March 2020 @ 23:32 UT M63 (Sunflower Galaxy) spiral galaxy. A broad flat spiral with lots of detail in the disc....

Messier Challenge - M64 Spiral Galaxy

M 64 in Virgo 27th March 2020 @ 01:20 UT M64 (Black Eye Galaxy) spiral galaxy. The darker core was visible in the first frame. Image: 15...

Messier Challenge - M60 Elliptical Galaxy

M 60 in Virgo 27th March 2020 @ 01:52 UT M60 large elliptical galaxy with the spiral galaxy NGC 4649 for comapny. Image: 15 seconds x 149...

Messier Challenge - M59 Elliptical Galaxy

M 59 in Virgo 27th March 2020 @ 02:31 UT Another 'fluffy' elliptical galaxy in the Virgo Cluster. NGC 4638 makes an appearance bottom...

Messier Challenge - M83 Galaxy

M 83 in Hydra 27th March 2020 @ 01:29 UT I thought I was having trouble with M68 (Globular at 12 deg altitude) but M83 at 9 degrees! Not...

Messier Challenge - M51 Galaxy

M51 in Coma Canes Venatici 26th March 2020 @ 22:59 UT From the first frame, this became my favourite Messier galaxy (so far). A great...

Messier Challenge - M100 Galaxy

M100 in Coma Berenices 26th March 2020 @ 00:55 UT M100 is another spectacular spiral galaxy surrounded by an entourage of smaller...

Messier Challenge - M85 Galaxy

M85 in Coma Berenices 26th March 2020 @ 01:35 UT M85 a lenticular galaxy accompanied by NGC 4394 spiral galaxy (right) and the smaller IC...

Messier Challenge - M68 Globular Cluster

M68 in Hydra 26th March 2020 @ 01:44 UT M68 was only 10 degrees above the horizon. My second attempt was 12 deg above the horizon. Image:...

Messier Challenge - M87 Galaxy

M87 in Virgo 26th March 2020 @ 02:22 UT Another blob of light 55 million light years away. Image: 15 seconds x 40 frames (600 seconds...

Messier Challenge - M49 Galaxy

M49 in Virog 26th March 2020 @ 02:09 UT A 'blob' of light, not as pretty as a spiral. The spiral galaxy NGC 4470 sits directly below and...

Messier Challenge - M48 Open Star Cluster

M48 in Hydra 25th March 2020 @ 20:15 UT A bright star cluster - many bright stars spread across the field. Image: 15 seconds x 114 frames...

Messier Challenge - M99 Galaxy

M99 in Coma Berenices 25th March 2020 @ 23:47 UT A lovely face on spiral with HD 107170 (mag 6.5). Showing dark clouds and bright star...

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