Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  M 65  ·  M 66  ·  NGC 3623  ·  NGC 3627  ·  NGC 3628
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Leo Triplet, Jim Matzger
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Leo Triplet

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Leo Triplet, Jim Matzger
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Leo Triplet

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The Leo Triplet consists of three galaxies located in the constellation Leo.  At this time of year the trio is visible all night long from Arizona, so long periods of exposure are easily accomplished from my location.  I decided to use a Luminosity filter for imaging with a color sensor.  I then used a dual band filter for the details in the three galaxies.  Of the three galaxies, two are Messier Objects (M65 and M66).  The third galaxy is known as the Hamburger Galaxy, NGC 3628.

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Leo Triplet, Jim Matzger