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April 11 2010

Leo Trio of Galaxies


The field of view in this image includes three magnificent galaxies, NGC3628 (left), M65 (top right), and M66 (bottom right). These galaxies are all spirals, but look different from each other because their disks are tilted at different angles to our position. They are located in the constellation Leo, and are roughly 30 million light years away from earth.

Imaged from Nocturne Observatory
Scope: Astro-Physics Starfire AP130 EDF F/6
Mount: Losmandy G-11
Camera: Starlight Xpress SXVF-H16 with Optec Filters
L:R:G:B image - 160:60:60:60 minutes - 10 minute subs

You can see a full resolution version of this image with much more detail, and more recent images, on my website by clicking HERE.

Submitted by: Tyler Allred (geomorph)Location: Northern Utah, USADate: March 19 2010

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2010-04-11 14:30:13 GMT nerbyon
Amazing!!!!



Miguel Claro
2010-05-01 06:41:05 GMT ak666666
Great!
 

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April 11 2010