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 South El Monte , the Leo Triplet is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 16° from it.

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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