The Messier Catalogue is a list of 110 galaxies, star clusters and nebulae. Amateur astronomers can challenge their abbilities by attempting to find all the obj... » 

The Messier Catalogue is a list of 110 galaxies, star clusters and nebulae. Amateur astronomers can challenge their abbilities by attempting to find all the objects on the list in one night, and thus complete the Messier Marathon. This book contains over 90 star maps to guide the observer from one object to the next, and provides tips for a succesful night of observing. It also tells the story of Charles Messier and how he came to compile his extensive Catalogue. «