The Messier catalog includes some of the most fascinating astronomical objects that can be observed from Earth's Northern Hemisphere. Among them are deep-sky objects that can be viewed in stunning detail using larger telescopes but are also bright enough to be seen through a small telescope. This characteristic makes Messier objects extremely popular targets for amateur astronomers possessing all levels of experience and equipment. They are so popular, in fact, that they have inspired a special award from the Astronomical League (an organization for amateur astronomers) given to observers who are able to spot each of these objects. Those who succeed receive a certificate and are given the distinction of being in the Messier Club. (Hubble Messier Catalog Facebook Live Program Oct ober, 19, 2017.) Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/Rich Melnick Erin Kisliuk (TRAX International): Host/Associate Producer Michelle Thaller (NASA/GSFC): Talent Kevin Hartnett (NASA/GSFC): Talent Aries Keck (ADNET Systems, Inc.): Executive Producer Rich Melnick (KBRwyle): Associate Producer Pat Kennedy (HTSI): Director Stuart A. Snodgrass (KBRwyle): Technical Director Rich Melnick (KBRwyle): Video Editor Michael Randazzo (AIMM): Graphics Rob Andreoli (AIMM): Audio Technician John Caldwell (AIMM): Videographer Claire Saravia (NASA/GSFC): Support Joy Ng (USRA): Support Micheala Sosby (NASA/GSFC): Support This video is public domain and along with other supporting visualizations can be downloaded from the Scientific Visualization Studio at: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12750 If you liked this video, subscribe to the NASA Goddard YouTube channel: null Or subscribe to NASA’s Goddard Shorts HD Podcast: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/iTunes/f0004_index.html Follow NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASA.GSFC · Twitter https://twitter.com/NASAGoddard · Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/ · Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nasagoddard/ · Google+ https://plus.google.com/+NASAGoddard/posts