'Messier marathon' presentation slideshows

The Fall Messier Marathon Guide

The Fall Messier Marathon Guide. Ed Ting, NHAS, CMP Oct 17 th 2008. Messier Marathon. An informal competition to locate the most Messier objects by a single observer during a dusk-to-dawn Marathon. How Many Can You Expect To See?. March: 108-110 June: 90-95 October: 100-102.

310 views • 30 slides

NOVAC MESSIER MARATHON 2011

450 views • 26 slides

How to prepare for a Messier Marathon

How to prepare for a Messier Marathon. by Ken Anderson. What is a Messier Marathon?. Special time of year when all 109-110 Messier objects are visible during the same night, and an individual or group of astronomers attempt to find all (or most) on that New Moon night (or closest weekend).

388 views • 23 slides