M-65 in Leo 

M-65 is a reasonably bright galaxy and is visible in an 8 inch scope.  Maybe six inch if you have dark skies.  If you locate it, be sure to view M-66 and NGC 3628.  A wide field eyepiece may allow you to view all three galaxies at the same time.  This galaxy grouping is known as the Leo Trio.

    Constellation:  Leo

    Size:  9.8 x 2.8 arcmin 

    Magnitude:  10.3

    Surface Brightness:  12.8

    RA:  11h 18m 55.3s

    Dec: 13d 05m 35s


 

 

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Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT

M-5C CCD Camera

Focal Ratio: f4

Exposure:  36 min

Link to SEDS M-65 Page

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