Science & Nature · Reference dataset
Messier Objects
Objects of the Messier catalog of nebulae, star clusters and galaxies, listing each object's Messier number, common name, NGC or IC number, object type, constellation and apparent magnitude. It includes M24 and M25, which carry IC numbers, and M40, a double star with no NGC entry.
Download options
Preview the records
The 10 most recently added of 110 records · Select a column heading to sort.
| ID | Messier number | Common name | NGC number | Object type | Constellation | Apparent magnitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 17 | Omega, Swan, Horseshoe, Lobster, or Checkmark Nebula | NGC 6618 | H II region nebula with cluster | Sagittarius | 6.00 |
| 110 | 45 | Pleiades, Seven Sisters or Subaru | Open cluster | Taurus | 1.60 | |
| 101 | 103 | NGC 581 | Open cluster | Cassiopeia | 7.40 | |
| 102 | 104 | Sombrero Galaxy | NGC 4594 | Spiral galaxy | Virgo | 8.00 |
| 103 | 105 | NGC 3379 | Elliptical galaxy | Leo | 9.30 | |
| 104 | 106 | NGC 4258 | Spiral galaxy | Canes Venatici | 8.40 | |
| 105 | 107 | Crucifix Cluster | NGC 6171 | Globular cluster | Ophiuchus | 7.90 |
| 106 | 108 | Surfboard Galaxy | NGC 3556 | Barred Spiral galaxy | Ursa Major | 10.00 |
| 107 | 109 | Vacuum Cleaner Galaxy | NGC 3992 | Barred Spiral galaxy | Ursa Major | 9.80 |
| 108 | 110 | Andromeda Satellite #2 | NGC 205 | Dwarf elliptical galaxy | Andromeda | 8.50 |
Free sample files (up to 10 rows): CSV JSON XML
Open the sample in a free tool: CSV to JSON · JSON formatter · SQL INSERT generator · CSV to XML
CSV / JSON / XML
Put this data to work.
All 110 records, in your choice of format.
- This dataset and the rest of the catalog
- Complete CSV, JSON, and XML files
- Category ZIPs and API access
365 days of access to the catalog. One payment, no automatic renewal.
Your key arrives by email after payment. Use it here to download the complete file.
Already have a pass?
Your key is used for this request and is not saved by this page.
Commercial use is allowed, free or paid.
Downloaded a CSV? Convert CSV to JSON, generate SQL inserts, remove duplicate lines, or sort a list with the free tools.
Scope and sources
Last checked against sources: October 16, 2026.
Last changed: October 16, 2026. This is when we last changed the data or its description. It doesn’t mean the data runs up to that date.
A complete download includes all 110 records currently held in this dataset. Check the description and sources to decide whether its scope fits your project.
Use this dataset through the API
GET https://mysafeinfo.com/api/data/messierobjectsChoose a format, sort, or request fewer rows. A pass key gives access to the complete dataset. See the examples and parameters.
Without a pass, sorting and randomization apply only to the fixed 10-row sample.