Messier marathon

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:can_be_a_family_activity for stargazing
gptkbp:can_be_a_personal_challenge_for experienced astronomers
gptkbp:can_be_a_social_event for astronomy enthusiasts
gptkbp:can_be_done_solo_or in groups
gptkbp:can_lead_to new friendships
increased knowledge of astronomy
gptkbp:challenges time management
new astronomers
gptkbp:description an event where amateur astronomers attempt to observe all 110 Messier objects in one night
gptkbp:goal many stargazers
to observe as many Messier objects as possible
gptkbp:has_natural_feature stargazers.
gptkbp:held_in observatories
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Messier marathon
gptkbp:includes gptkb:supernova_remnants
galaxies
star clusters
nebulae
gptkbp:inspiration future astronomers
gptkbp:involves telescope use
gptkbp:is_a_source_of pride for participants
gptkbp:is_a_way_to connect with nature
appreciate the night sky
learn about celestial objects
gptkbp:is_affected_by weather conditions
gptkbp:is_associated_with the Messier catalog
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:various_countries
astronomy clubs
gptkbp:is_documented_in astronomy logs
gptkbp:is_enhanced_by using star charts
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:Moon
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by social media platforms
educational workshops
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in astronomy forums
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in astronomy publications
gptkbp:is_often_planned_around new moon nights
gptkbp:is_part_of astronomy outreach programs
gptkbp:is_popular_among amateur astronomers
gptkbp:is_tested_for observational skills
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:March
gptkbp:origin named after Charles Messier
gptkbp:promotes community engagement
gptkbp:recorded_in video or photography
gptkbp:requires dark skies
gptkbp:requires_planning observing schedule
gptkbp:skills celestial navigation
gptkbp:tradition amateur astronomy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Messier's_original_catalog
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7