Observation by Graham Roberts: Leo Triplet

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Graham Roberts

Observer

Graham Roberts

Observed

2026 Apr 23 - 22:00

Uploaded

2026 Jun 12 - 13:29

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h19^m
Dec: +13°15'
Position angle: +152°53'

Field size

1°23' × 0°57'

Title

Leo Triplet

About this image

Located about 35 million light-years from Earth, the Leo Triplet is a beautiful galaxy group suitable even for my equipment, combining interesting structures and good framing that results in a balanced composition.

For further details & image information please refer to my website here: https://watchthisspaceman.com/2026/06/12/the-lion-kings-leo-triplet/

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