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Charles Messier (1730-1817)
French astronomer, comet hunter and cataloguer of nebulae and star clusters, now referred to as "M objects", born in Badonviller, Lorraine, France
About June 26, 1730
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 293 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer