Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  M 65  ·  M 66  ·  NGC 3623  ·  NGC 3627  ·  NGC 3628
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Leo Triplet with 65% Moon, Andrea Iorio
Leo Triplet with 65% Moon
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Leo Triplet with 65% Moon

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Leo Triplet with 65% Moon, Andrea Iorio
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Leo Triplet with 65% Moon

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Description

Theoretically, this should be the last galactic target imaged by Newty (Newton 130 f5) because Hubblino (RC6) should arrive next week.
Even though I had the 65% Moon very close to the Leo Triplet, I still decided to finish this project to dedicate time only to optimizing the RC6.
It's the first time on this target and I was really impressed by the colors and details of these "tiny" galaxies.

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SETUP & SHOOTING DATA:
Apr 2024, Bortle 7/8 (sqm 18.71)
ZWO ASI533MC Pro (gain 101, offset 40, -10°C)
ZWO OAG & ASI 120MM for guiding
Skywatcher 130PDS f5 with 1X coma corrector
Skywatcher EQM-35 Pro
Optolong L-Pro filter

Total acquisition 7.2 hours

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Leo Triplet with 65% Moon, Andrea Iorio