![]() Sharpshooting the Messiers for a few seasons before even hearing of the M-Cubed, my approach included committing the entire sequence to memory.įor easier memorization the 110 Messier objects are broken down into 10 groups, each corresponding to a specific area of the sky. Running the M-Cubed is an advanced approach to the Messier Marathon requiring the observer to already be very familiar with each target’s position. Running the M-Cubed (Messier Marathon from Memory) Memorizing the Maria: Jack and the Mutant Beaver Stellar Reactions: Tales From The Eyepiece Saber has received the Master Observer’s award from the Astronomical League and is currently a member of the Quad Cities Popular Astronomy Club.Īlso see Saber Does The Stars (Vol 2: the Index Catalog) at His extensive outreach efforts inspired the first permanent camp observatory built for the Boy Scouts of America. ![]() ![]() Saber is also the author of the Starhoppers Guide to the Herschel 400 and namesake of the lunar phase phenomenon known as Saber’s beads. His astronomy articles have appeared in numerous regional and national publications. Stephen Saber has been an avid observational astronomer for many years.Ī musician and songwriter by trade, his passion for the night sky has led him to star parties and celestial events in 30 states, Canada, Mexico, and the Carribean.
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