| NGC 3628 is one of three members in the Leo Triplett, which also includes M65 and M66. An edge-on galaxy with a wide equatorial band of gas and dust with ends distorted into a fan shape, possibly by gravitational influences from its two neighbors. It is seen in the constellation of Leo and is estimated to be 35 million LY distant. |
| 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 |
