This list has now been expanded to 110 objects, and usually takes 6 to 12 months to complete. Many astronomy clubs offer a certificate for sucessfully observing all 110 objects, including the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. As a text file. In Microsoft Word format. It continues where the Messier list ends, with the next 110 best objects in the sky.
Most objects are fairly easy, some are visible in binoculars.
The RASC also offers a certificate upon successfully completing this project. As a text file. In Microsoft Word format. It contains the best 400 objects of the 2700 or so originally catalogued by Sir William Herschel. The project is sponsored by The Ancient City Astronomy Club and published by the Astronomical League .