deep-sky
galaxy (spiral)
M65 – M66
The constellation Leo is rich in galaxies, and this group is one of the best known.
This small group of galaxies (part of the M66 Group) consists of three members, NGC3628 (edge-on galaxy not visible in this image – see previous image), M65 (right) and M66 (left).
It is commonly referred to as “The Leo Triplet”. All three galaxies lie at an estimated distance of about 35 million light years.
The M66 group may be related to the M96 Group and the Leo I galaxy group.
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Object info
Name: M65 – M66
Type: Galaxy (spiral)
Constellation: Leo
Distance: 35 Mly (M65) & 36 Mly (M66)
Date & location
Date: March 9, 2010
Location: Landgraaf, The Netherlands
Equipment & optics
Total integration: 1h40m
Camera: SBIG ST-8300M
Optics: Orion Optics SPX 10″ Newton
Mount: Losmandy G-11 Gemini
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