Are Messier objects only found in our galaxy?
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Yes, all Messier objects are located within our galaxy, the Milky Way. They are named after Charles Messier, a French astronomer who compiled a catalog of 110 deep-sky objects in the 18th century. The Messier objects include a wide variety of objects, such as star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.
Messier's Celestial Odyssey: The Enchanting World of Charles Messier
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