Lesson 3 - Observing Mystery Objects

It’s time-traveling time again! This time, we’ll be going to France in the 1700s to talk to French astronomer Charles Messier. Messier is observing the sky and making a list of what he finds. Come along with Marshall as he finds out why Messier’s list will prove to be important for centuries of astronomers to come.  Resources included with this lesson: Listening Questions Discussion Questions Download the free resources for this course on the “Cataloging the Universe” website: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/universe