Advanced Messier Binocular Observation Certificate

 

Must observe at least 50 Objects from the Messier Catalogue

Binocular Size and Required Information: Same as above. Giant Binoculars such as  11 x 80’s are recommended but not required.

 

Minimum Requirements:

1.      Required to observe at least:

  1. 5 Open Star Clusters
  2. 5 Globular Star Clusters
  3. 5 Galaxies
  4. 2 Nebulae: emission or reflective
  5. 1 Planetary or Supernova  Remnant Nebulae

2.      Observe, Identify, Draw or Describe each object. (Drawings are preferred )

 

Total Minimal Observations for Advanced Certificate:

            Open Star Clusters      5

            Globular Star Clusters 5

            Galaxies                     5

            Nebula                       3

            Others (any)             32

 

Total Minimal Observations: 50