Leo Triplet - galaxy group galaxy
Leo Triplet, is a galaxy group located in the constellation Leo.
Leo Triplet is magnitude 8.9*, is 35 million light-years away, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- Leo Triplet
- Type:
- galaxy group galaxy
- Magnitude (m):
- 8.9
- Distance (Mly):
- 35 Mly
- Constellation:
- Leo
- Messier #:
- M65/66
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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