Leo Galaxy Triplet

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This group of galaxies consists of M65 (NGC 3623) and M66 (NGC 3627) as well as the edge-on spiral (top) NGC 3628.

Photographer : Jeppe O. Pedersen - 88x100 sec = 8800 Sec, starting at 2004 Feb 17 at 23:46:07 UT as well as Feb 21 - 00:17:10 UT . f = 1140 mm + Apogee AP6E .

Distance - probably 35 000 000 Light Years.

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Compare the image above with David Mahlins 3.9 Meter Telescope image of the same area (Classical Photo Technique)...