M-96 Galaxy in Leo |
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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. | |
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 | |
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