Can you name the common names of these astronomical objects in the Messier Catalog?

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Catalog IDCommon NameObject Type
M1Supernova Remnant
M6Open Cluster
M7Open Cluster
M8Emission Nebula
M11Open Cluster
M13Globular Cluster
M16Emission Nebula
M17Emission Nebula
M20Emission/Reflection Nebula
M22Globular Cluster
M27Planetary Nebula
M31Spiral Galaxy
Catalog IDCommon NameObject Type
M33Spiral Galaxy
M42Emission Nebula
M44Open Cluster
M45Open Cluster
M51Spiral Galaxy
M57Planetary Nebula
M63Spiral Galaxy
M81Spiral Galaxy
M82Spiral Galaxy
M97Planetary Nebula
M101Spiral Galaxy
M104Spiral Galaxy
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Messier Catalog- Common Names Quiz

  1. by Dr_E_Rock
  • Created Dec 5, 2009 in Science
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