Leo Triplet
โ๏ธ Acquisition Setup
- ๐ญ Optics: William Optics RedCat 61
- ๐ธ Sensor: ASI 585MC AIR
- โฑ๏ธ Exposure: 75,0 min
- โก Gain: 150
Processing Notes
The M66 Group, famously known as the Leo Triplet, is a captivating collection of interacting spiral galaxies that offers a stunning target for astrophotographers. Comprising M65, M66, and NGC 3628, this celestial trio showcases a beautiful range of galactic forms and gravitational interactions. Capturing the delicate spiral arms of M65 and M66 alongside the dramatic dust lane of NGC 3628 provides a truly rewarding challenge, revealing the dynamic dance of galaxies across cosmic scales.
โข Type: Galaxy Group
โข Constellation: Leo
โข Distance: 35 million light-years
โข Magnitude: 8.9 (for M66, the brightest member)
โข Type: Galaxy Group
โข Constellation: Leo
โข Distance: 35 million light-years
โข Magnitude: 8.9 (for M66, the brightest member)