The Leo Triplet (M 65, M 66, NGC 3628)

 Posted: Apr 6th, 2026
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Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Askar SQA 106 мм f/4.8
Camera: ZWO ASI 2600 MC
Mount: Ioptron HAE 43 C
Guide Scope: Askar 52 мм F4
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software: SharpCap 4.0, Siril, Adobe Photoshop
Exposure:
49 x 300" ISO/Gain: 100
Green, Bortle 4 zone:
 Adygeya Stanica Dahovskaya, Russia
 Mar 12th, 2026
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Resolution: 2318x1875 px
Scale: 561 KB
M 65 (NGC 3623)
Distance: 41 million light-years
Diameter: 90,000 light-years
Angular size: 9.8' x 2.9'

M 66 (NGC 3627)
Distance: 35 million light-years
Diameter: 100,000 light-years
Angular size: 9.1' x 4.9'

NGC 3628 (Hamburger Galaxy)
Distance: 35 million light-years
Diameter: 100,000 light-years
Angular size: 13.1' x 1.1'
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