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Happy Birthday Charles Messier: M1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 1996 is “Happy Birthday Charles Messier: M1,” an image. It is credited to Credit: courtesy NOAO. The original explanation runs about 181 words.

Happy Birthday Charles Messier: M1
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From the explanation

“French astronomer Charles Messier was born on June 26, 1730 . Inspired by childhood sightings of comets and a solar eclipse visible from his home town of Badonvillier, he became an astronomer and comet hunter who kept careful records of his observations .”

— APOD editors, June 26, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 26, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: courtesy NOAO
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 181 words

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NebulaeEclipsesComets

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