Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  HD98388  ·  HD98644  ·  IC 2708  ·  IC 2745  ·  Leo Triplet  ·  M 65  ·  M 66  ·  NGC 3623  ·  NGC 3627  ·  NGC 3628
The Leo Triplet, Sam Rodgers
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The Leo Triplet

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The Leo Triplet

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The Leo Triplet is a small group of galaxies about 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. This galaxy group consists of spiral galaxies M65, M66, and NGC 3628.

I really enjoyed photographing this image. The two nights were clear and plesent to be out in.

B    = 36 * 180 = 1.8 hours
G    = 36 * 180 = 1.8 hours
Ha = 17 * 300 = 1.4 hours
L    = 72 * 180 = 3.6 hours
R    = 36 * 180 = 1.8 hours
                            10.4 hours total

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Title: The Leo Triplet (B&W)

Description: A black and white version of my Leo Triplet.

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The Leo Triplet, Sam Rodgers