| M65 (Upper right), M66 (Lower right), and (lower left) are spiral galaxies comprising the group known as the Leo Triplett. Located in the constellation of Leo, they lie 35 million LY from Earth. The twisted appearance of M66 indicates external gravitational disturbance in the past, probably from neighboring galaxies. M65 is 60,000 LY across its long axis, while M66 is only 50,000 LY across. |
| Date: | February 21, 2007 |
| Optics: | WO ZS 105mm f/7 Apo Refractor - Baader IR Filter |
| Camera: | Canon Digital Rebel 300D / Modified (Hap Griffin) |
| Exposure: | 60 Minutes / 12x300s @ 800ASA |
| Guiding: | Manually guided on a 14" Meade LX200 |
| Location: | Skyhawk Observatory, West Bend, WI |
| Photo By: | Rick Kazmierski |
