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M-66 in Leo |
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| M-66 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-65 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. | |
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Size: 9.8 x 2.8 arcmin Magnitude: 10.3 Surface Brightness: 12.8 RA: 11h 20m 15.0s Dec: 12d 59m 29s |
