Can you name the well known Deep Sky Objects in astronomy?

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Cat. No.Common NameObject Type/Location
M1Supernova Remnant (Taurus)
M16Cluster With Nebula (Serpens)
M27Planetary Nebula (Vulpecula)
M31Spiral Galaxy (Andromeda)
M42Diffuse Nebula (Orion)
M44Open Cluster (Cancer)
M45Open Cluster (Taurus)
M51Spiral Galaxy (Canes Venatici)
M57Planetary Nebula (Lyra)
M101Spiral Galaxy (Ursa Major)
Cat. No.Common NameObject Type/Location
M104Spiral Galaxy (Virgo)
NGC869/884Open Cluster (Perseus)
NGC5139Globular Cluster (Centaurus)
NGC6543Planetary Nebula (Draco)
NGC7000Diffuse Nebula (Cygnus)
NGC7293Planetary Nebula (Aquarius)
Mel 25Open Cluster (Taurus)
n/aGalaxy Group (Pegasus)
n/aDark Nebula (Crux)
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Astronomy - Deep Sky Objects Quiz

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