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Definition
Messier catalog: A list of about 110 astronomical objects compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier at the end of the 18th century

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
M4 July 30, 2009
More M87 May 14, 2009
M87 May 13, 2009
M5 May 12, 2009
M3 May 11, 2009

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Colorful Nursery
Colorful Nursery
Crowded Neighborhood
Crowded Neighborhood
A Big Shiner
A Big Shiner
Grand Spiral
Grand Spiral
Stellar Family
Stellar Family

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