AAAA: Messier Marathon 2005 PDF FIles

Messier Marathon 2005

Primary Date: March 12-13, 2005
Alternate Dates: March 5-6 and April 9-10, 2005

The Messier Marathon presents an opportunity to view the entire Messier
List in one night. Each Spring, the period around the Spring Equinox
on March 21 allows observers to view all 110 of the Messier objects in
one observing session.

In 2005, the new moon weekends fall on March 12-13 and April 9-10,
allowing for a full night of observing. During other weekends in March,
the appearance of the moon during part of the night will hinder
observers from viewing the whole list.

The American Association of Amateur Astronomers has provided Maps and
Recording Sheets for your use while working on the Messier Marathon,
based on the Messier Marathon Observer's Guide by Don Machholz

Download our PDF file: http://www.astromax.org/marathon.htm

Clear Skies and Good Messier Observing!

Have Fun!

Ed Flaspoehler, AAAA
American Association of Amateur Astronomers
http://www.astromax.com