The Leo Triplet (Galaxy cluster)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , the Leo Triplet is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:18 (EST) and reaching an altitude of 55° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:36.

Name The Leo Triplet
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of M65
M66
NGC3628
Position
Right ascension:11h19m [1]
Declination:+13°10' [1]
Constellation:Leo
Magnitude:8.00 (V) [1]
Source
[1] Manually entered

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