What is Messier 54?
Q: What is Messier 54?
A: Messier 54 is a globular cluster located in the Sagittarius constellation.
Q: When was Messier 54 discovered?
A: Messier 54 was discovered in 1778 by Charles Messier.
Q: What did Charles Messier include Messier 54 in?
A: Charles Messier included Messier 54 in his catalog of comet-like objects.
Q: What was thought about Messier 54 belonging to the Milky Way galaxy?
A: It was thought that Messier 54 belonged to the Milky Way galaxy.
Q: When was it discovered that Messier 54 belongs to the Sagittarius dwarf elliptical galaxy?
A: It was discovered in 1994 that Messier 54 belongs to the Sagittarius dwarf elliptical galaxy.
Q: Is it easy to find Messier 54 in the sky?
A: Yes, Messier 54 is easily found in the sky and is close to the star ζ Sagittarii.
Q: Can individual stars be seen with amateur telescopes in Messier 54?
A: No, individual stars cannot be seen with amateur telescopes in Messier 54.
