Throughout the world, amateur astronomy clubs organize event called Messier Marathon in late March or early April. It is a race against time to locate all 110 objects of the Messier Catalogue. Charles Messier actually compiled his famous catalogue to aid comet hunters. He carefully logged the deep sky objects that resembled comets so that comet hunters would not be misguided to believe that they had discovered a new comet. The important thing about these objects is that they are easily accessible by equipments an average amatuer possesses. This year, the favorable period is from 27th of March to 5th of April.
The Big Bang Astronomy Club has also been organizing this event since last year and this year also it has been planned on 30 and 31st of March. Please contact neeleshrana@rcscrajkot.org for more details.
The Big Bang Astronomy Club has also been organizing this event since last year and this year also it has been planned on 30 and 31st of March. Please contact neeleshrana@rcscrajkot.org for more details.
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