Messier Telescopic Observation Certificate (Basic)

Must observe at least 70 Objects from the Messier Catalogue

Telescope Size: A 6” Newtonian Telescope is suggesting but not required for this award. Any size telescope can be used. A wide field low power eyepiece (such as 30x with a 2-degree field of view) is recommended but not required for this award.

Required Information: Date, Time, Location, Telescope Size, Type, F/#, Power, and Object Catalogue #.

Minimal Requirements:

1. Required to observe at least:

1. 10 Open Star Clusters
2. 10 Globular Star Clusters
3. 15 Galaxies
4. 3 Nebulae

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

Total Minimal Observations for Certificate:

Open Star Clusters 10

Globular Star Clusters 10

Galaxies 15

Nebula 3

Others (any) 32

Total Minimal Observations: 70