The Leo Triplet (Galaxy)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn (click to change), Leo Triplet is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 24° from it.
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Name
Leo Triplet
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 8.92 (V)[1] 9.65 (B)[1] 6.15 (H)[1] 5.88 (K)[1] 6.84 (J)[1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.73 |
| Hubble type: | Sb |
| Right Ascension: | 11h20m [1] |
| Declination: | +12°59' [1] |
| Distance: | 10.0 Mpc 32.6 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -21.08 |
Source