The designation M stands for Messier objects. I understand the history behind how these were identified and cataloged. But what are NGC objects? Where did NGC come from and how is it applied? Dean TreadwayJesup, Georgia Anyone who has developed an interest in stargazing has certainly heard of the Messier and NGC catalogs. These publicationsContinue reading “What are NGC objects, and where did this catalog come from?”
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