Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  M 65  ·  M 66  ·  NGC 3623  ·  NGC 3627
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M65 & M66 Galaxy, Prodromos
M65 & M66 Galaxy
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M65 & M66 Galaxy

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M65 & M66 Galaxy, Prodromos
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M65 & M66 Galaxy

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Charles Messier discovered both M65 and M66 in 1780, midway between Theta (θ) and Iota (ι) Leonis, noting they were “in the same field of view.” Astronomy.com

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M65 & M66 Galaxy, Prodromos