| Classification: |
Galaxy Group “Leo-Trio” (M65,M66,NGC3628) |
| Constellation: |
LEO |
| Object Location: |
Ra 11h 20m 40s Dec +13° 13° (current) |
| Size & Distance: |
Apx 35 Million light-years. |
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| Date & Location: |
03-05-2011 Little Blair Valley, CA |
| Exposure: |
LRGB L=7 @10min (bin 1x1) RGB=3ea. @ 10min (bin 2x2) |
| Optics: |
Telescope Engineering Company APO140ED @ f/7 F/L 980mm. |
| Mount: |
Astro-Physics 900 GTO / ATS 10x36 Pier |
| Camera: |
SBIG-ST10XME @-20c |
| Filters: |
Astrodon G2 LRGB |
| Software: |
MaxImDL 4.56, Photoshop CS. |
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| Notes: |
Sky conditions: Average seeing, calm winds, mid 40’s
Image Field of view is 52 x 35 arcmin.
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M65, M66 and NGC3628 forms a most conspicuous triplet of galaxies, the Leo Triplett or M66 group, located at a distance of about 35 million light years.
M65 is upper left, M66 lower left, NGC3628 is to the right
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