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20 Most Famous Galaxies
A theme grid for galaxy season and beyond, including exact Messier overlaps, southern showpieces, interacting pairs, and group targets.
Targets
20
Difficulty
advanced
Season
Spring and fall
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Why this grid
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A theme grid for galaxy season and beyond, including exact Messier overlaps, southern showpieces, interacting pairs, and group targets.
Equipment fit
Spring and fall
Longer focal lengths and dark skies help for the smaller galaxies and groups.
Grid status
Ready to start
Progress follows each object, so existing captures carry into this grid.
20 targets
20 Most Famous Galaxies Reference View
The external galaxies most imagers recognize.