10 must-see pics from NASA Hubble’s Messier Catalog
Discover the wonders of the universe through stunning photos.
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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured many amazing images of space.
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One of its collections is the Messier Catalog, which includes various celestial objects like galaxies and nebulae.
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Messier 82, known as the Cigar Galaxy, is forming stars at a rate 10 times faster than our Milky Way.
Better known as the Crab Nebula, Messier 1 was originally mistaken for Halley’s Comet by Charles Messier, which led him to create his famous catalog of astronomical objects.
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Eagle Nebula, Messier 16 has given Hubble some of its most iconic images, showcasing stunning formations of gas and dust.
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Look for Messier 20, also known as the Trifid Nebula, in August, where its beautiful features can be observed in the night sky.
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Messier 27, commonly known as the Dumbbell Nebula, appears as a dumbbell shape through backyard telescopes, featuring two bright lobes.
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You can see Messier 42, also known as the Orion Nebula, with the naked eye from a dark sky location, making it a popular target for stargazers.