Leo Triplet
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Object
Leo Triplet
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Description
This small group of galaxies consists of the Messier objects M65 (NGC 3623) and M66 (NGC 3627) as well as the edge-on spiral NGC 3628. These three galaxies, the heart of the M66 group, form a beautiful and photogenic group which is frequently referred to as the Leo Triplet. -
Image
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Scope
Zenithstar 80 ED & meade 6.3 fr
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Camera
ST2000XCM
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Mount
Losmandy G11
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Filters
Baader IR
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Guiding
Self Guided
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Exposure Info
8 hours of total exposure time (32 x 15 min) -
Date
03/20/2007
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Copyright
Photo copyright Thomas Kerns, Beluga Lake Observatory
