The Leo Triplet of Galaxies is a small group of galaxies in the constellation of Leo located roughly 35 million light years from Earth. The triplet is composed of Messier Objects 65 & 66, as well as NGC 3628.
Image & Equipment Details:
Date: 4/11/2015
RGB Image BIN 1X1
Red: 10X600 Sec
Green: 8X600 Sec
Blue: 8X600 Sec
Calibrated with bias, flat, and dark frames
Processed in PixInsight
Temp: -20C
Imaging Scope: Explore Scientific 127CF Apochromatic Triplet
Imaging Camera: SBIG STF-8300M
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