M65-M66 - Galaxies in Leo
Two members of the Leo Triplet, a tightly grouped collection of galaxies on the southern extent of Leo.

  • RA:11:19:35
  • Dec: 13:02
  • Size: 8'x2.5' and 8'x1.5'
  • Magnitude: 9.5 and 8.9
  • Distance: 35 million ly
  • Constellation: Leo
  • Millennium Star Atlas: Vol. II, p. 728-9
  • Scope: 12.5" Ritchey-Chretien at f/9
  • Autoguider: unguided
  • Sky conditions: Excellent seeing. good clarity
  • Film: FLI Dream Machine CCD
  • Exposure: 10x40 seconds L, 5x40 seconds R,G,B
  • Date: 4-13-01


A reshoot of a back patio special from a month ago. The RGB information was taken with a 2x2 binning.


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