Observation by Peter Mulligan: Leo triplet

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Peter Mulligan

Observer

Peter Mulligan

Observed

2021 Apr 12 - 23:30

Uploaded

2021 Apr 13 - 13:53

Objects

M65
M66
NGC3628

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h20^m
Dec: +13°24'
Position angle: -80°41'

Field size

1°15' × 0°50'

Equipment

Skywatcher 200p on EQ5, Canon 1100D

Exposure

50 40sec, 1600 ISO

Location

Sheffield

Target name

Leo triplet

Title

Leo triplet

About this image

Lovely trio of galaxies about 35 million L/Y away

Files associated with this observation

LEO TRIPLET INFO.jpg (2.0 MB)

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