Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  HD98388  ·  Leo Triplet  ·  M 65  ·  M 66  ·  NGC 3623  ·  NGC 3627  ·  NGC 3628
Leo Triplet [RGB], Dean Carr
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Leo Triplet [RGB]

Leo Triplet [RGB], Dean Carr
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Leo Triplet [RGB]

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This RGB image is centred on the famous Leo Triplet of galaxies that can be seen in the constellation of Leo.  

The three spiral galaxies seen in this frame include: M65 (NGC 3623), M66 (NGC 3627), and NGC 3628.

 NGC 3628 is seen end-on and is also known as the Hamburger Galaxy or Sarah's Galaxy.

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Leo Triplet [RGB], Dean Carr