M 66, NGC 3627

Object: Spiral Galaxy (SAB(s)b)

Constellation: Leo

Apparent Magnitude: 8.9

Est. Distance: 24 Mly

Telescope: Celestron CPC 800 (8")

Camera: Nikon D70 unmodified

Exposure: 90x30 sec (45 mins)

ISO: 1600

Date: 2nd June 2008

Note: Part of the Leo Triplet, together with M 65 and NGC 3628

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