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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