"Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure science." - Edwin P. Hubble Messier Marathon - "March Messier Madness" Click on one of the links in the "Marathon Links" window below to go to the appropriate page
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Contact: ttuttle@bethelks.edu Tracy Tuttle - Observatory Director Call 316-284-5568

The marathon is a collaborative effort between Mabee Observatory, The North Central Kansas Astronomical Society (NCKAS) and The Outhouse Observatory. The purpose of the marathon is to: 1) Simply the challange to image all 110 Messier objects in one night and 2) to foster astronomical interest and to raise awareness of light pollution. Light pollution issues can be found at the website of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).