Leo Trio
M65, M66, and NGC 3628
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| Other names: |
Leo Triplet, NGC 3623 (M65), NGC 3627 (M66), Herschel H8-5 (NGC 3628) |
| Optics: |
Takahashi FSQ-106ED at f/5 |
| Mount: |
Astro-Physics 900GTO-CP3 on ATS pier |
| Camera: |
SBIG ST-10XME @ -20°C |
| Exposure: |
125 minutes [ 25 x 5 minutes ] | 30 darks |
| Accessories: |
CFW-10 | Astrodon luminance filter |
| Location: |
Mojave National Preserve (Kelbaker Road), CA |
| Date |
February 13, 2010 |
| Notes: |
Processing: Image acquisition in CCDSoft. Calibration, alignment, and combine in CCDSoft. Levels, curves, unsharp mask in Photoshop.
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