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IFAS Messier Observing Challenge
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Working under the Irish Federation Of Astronomical Societies
Shane Culleton
Irish Astronomical Society
South Dublin Astronomical Society
John Flannery
Irish Astronomical Society
South Dublin Astronomical Society
Seanie Morris
Tullamore Astronomical Society
Ronan Newman
Galway Astronomy Club
Michael O’Connell
Shannonside Astronomy Club
Tullamore Astronomical Society
Albert White
Irish Astronomical Society
South Dublin Astronomical Society
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R EGULATIONS
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1) To take part in the Observation Challenges Programme you must be a member of one of the
member clubs or societies of the IFAS. Check out the list of clubs and links to their websites at the
IFAS webpage, www.irishastronomy.org , or on the following page of this handbook.
2) Observations must be made after the 18 th September 2004.
3) You must either post or hand this Handbook to the Observations Secretary who will then verify
your recordings. Your Handbook must be received at least 28 days before the star party at which
you wish to receive your certificate.
4) Duplicate observations must be made for each Observing Challenge. If, for example, you observe
M31, the Andromeda Galaxy for the Messier Objects Observing Challenge , you cannot use the
same observation for the Binocular Sky Observation Challenge .
5) Please remember that the people involved in this project are volunteers who are giving their time
freely to run and maintain this programme. The purpose behind the Observation Certificates
Programme is to encourage better, more systematic, and more organised observation of the night
sky. These rules are there to help the programme run smoothly and should not be seen as restrictive
or harsh. We’re just trying to be fair.
NO PERSON OR ORGANISATION PROFITS FINANCIALLY FROM THIS OBSERVATION CHALLENGES PROGRAMME.
THE COST OF THESE HANDBOOKS IS TO STRICTLY COVER THEIR PRINTING AND BINDING.
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C ONTENTS
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Introduction
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IFAS – The Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies
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The Observing Certificates Program
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Certificates & Awards
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The Deep Sky
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Globular Clusters
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Open Clusters
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Galaxies
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Planetary Nebulae
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Emission Nebulae
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Reflection Nebulae
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Dark Nebulae
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Supernovae Remnants
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Charles Messier
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The Messier Catalogue
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The Messier Marathon
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Observing Log
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Personal Details
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Completing the Log Sheets
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The Messier Objects Log Sheets
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PPENDICES
Appendix A
The Virgo Cluster Navigation Guide
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Appendix B
Sketching - A Beginners Guide
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Appendix C
Recommended Reading & Reviews
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Appendix D
The Messier Objects Catalogue
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I NTRODUCTION
NTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies Messier Objects Observing
Challenge. This challenge is designed to introduce you to 110 of the most wonderful showpiece
objects in the night sky. This handbook consists of a beginners guide to the deep sky and an
introduction to the most famous catalogue of deep sky objects – The Messier Catalogue. It is hoped
that this guide will provide a reference point for all Irish astronomers to start their exploration of the
night sky as they begin their personal quest to observe and understand the beauty of the sky above
them.
IFAS
IFAS, The Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies, is the national organisation of
participating amateur astronomy cubs in Ireland, North and South. The aim of the Federation is to
promote the interests and development of amateur astronomical societies in Ireland. IFAS is proud to
support this initiative to encourage Irish astronomers to observe the Messier catalogue and is honoured
to officially record and reward those who document their observations in accordance with the
guidelines as discussed below.A list of participating clubs, the IFAS constitution and an online
discussion forum can be found at www.irishastronomy.org
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We all like to be rewarded and it’s nice to have ones achievements recognised. The
Observing Challenges Program is neither a competition nor a test and shouldn’t be looked on like that.
It is simply a way to encourage you to observe and to become a better observer. Although successful
completion of the program will result in the presentation of a certificate, it is hoped that the real award
will be the participation and learning gained in undertaking this exercise.
This booklet provides you with all of the necessary information to complete this part of the
Observing Challenges Programme. Contained within are concise descriptions of what it is you are
looking at, as well as clear instructions on how to locate these objects. Other booklets of the
Observing Challenges Programme are available and introduce the observer to such diverse topics as
the Moon, our Solar System, Double Stars and the Binocular Sky. We encourage people who engage
in the Messier Objects Observation Challenge to take part in the other challenges and to become well
rounded visitors to the night sky. If at any stage you find yourself getting stuck or just needing advice,
please feel free to log onto the IFAS website and check out the bulletin board. There, you will find
hundreds of Irish astronomers who will be more than happy to help you out or just offer a word of
encouragement.
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