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We're diving into the fascinating world of 18th-century astronomy, and specifically, the remarkable work of Charles Messier. Dubbed the "Comet Ferret," by King Louis XV of France, Messier was a prodigious observer, yet ironically, his most enduring legacy isn't about comets at all. Instead, it's his ground-breaking catalogue of diffuse celestial objects nebulae and star clusters that truly cemented his place in scientific history. We'll explore how his meticulous observations, initially intended to avoid confusion with comets, inadvertently provided future generations with a foundational map of the deep sky, shaping our understanding of the cosmos even today. Join us as we uncover the story behind the famous Messier objects and the man who charted them. After six decades, Roger OBrien is still an amateur astronomer. Whilst working for 26 years in a bank in the City, he survived to earn a BSc in Astronomy and began teaching.One course was held at the Sele School and it was students from that course, who founded the Hertford Astronomy Group.He says that one of his proudest moments was to be elected President of HAG.