Messier Marathon

1

What type of object is M39?

Emission Nebula Globular Cluster Reflection Nebula Open Cluster

2

In which constellation is M50?

Monoceros Leo Capricornus Auriga

3

What is the common name of M15?

Crab Nebula Starfish Cluster Great Pegasus Cluster Whirlpool Galaxy

4

What is the common name of M16?

Eagle Nebula Virgo A Specter Cluster Surfboard Galaxy

5

In which constellation is M81?

Orion Auriga Capricornus Ursa Major

6

What is the common name of M62?

Flickering Globular Dumbbell Nebula Eagle Nebula Heart-Shaped Cluster

7

Which Messier object is known as the Flickering Globular?

M62 M32 M77 M83

8

In which constellation is M23?

Cygnus Orion Cetus Sagittarius

9

What is the common name of M20?

Pleiades, Seven Sisters or Subaru St. Catherine's Wheel Trifid Nebula Crucifix Cluster

10

Which Messier object is known as the Great Pegasus Cluster?

M15 M29 M64 M20

11

Which Messier object is known as the Little Beehive Cluster?

M41 M11 M107 M101

12

What type of object is M4?

Globular Cluster Supernova Remnant Asterism Galaxy

13

In which constellation is M5?

Serpens Cancer Hercules Triangulum

14

Which Messier object is known as the Trifid Nebula?

M71 M1 M20 M99

15

What type of object is M23?

Planetary Nebula Open Cluster Asterism Supernova Remnant

16

What type of object is M41?

Asterism Open Cluster Globular Cluster Planetary Nebula

17

In which constellation is M24?

Taurus Sagittarius Hydra Perseus

18

What type of object is M16?

Planetary Nebula Open Cluster Double Star Emission Nebula

19

What is the common name of M24?

Cigar Galaxy Small Sagittarius Star Cloud Critter Cluster Andromeda Satellite #2

20

Which Messier object is known as the Pinwheel Cluster?

M4 M36 M39 M17