M-96 Galaxy in Leo

M-96 is a barred spiral galaxy in Leo and a close neighbor to M-95.   In fact it's possible to see both galaxies in a lower power eyepiece since they are separated by about 41 arcmin.  Both galaxies should be easily visible in a 6-8 inch telescope.

    Constellation:  Leo

    Size:  14.3 x 12.1 arcmin 

    Magnitude:  10.1

    Surface Brightness:  12.5

    RA:  10h 46m 45s

    Dec: 11d 49m 16s


Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000 Auto tracker
Focal Ratio: f10
Exposure:  22 min combined

Link to SEDS M-96 Page

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