Leo Triplet
Leo Triplet
The Leo Triplet is located in the constellation of Leo and is a small group of galaxies also called the M66 Group.
Distance to earth: 36’000’000 lightyears
Apparent size: each approx 10 arcminutes (0.33 x the moon)
Imaging time: 11.66 hours
Equipment:
Mount: SW AZEQ6GT
Telescope: SW Evostar 80ED
Camera: Atik 460EX Mono
Capture information:
Date: April – May 2017
Total exposure time: 11.66 hours
Color combination: LRGB
Image data:
40 x 600s LUM
20 x 3 x 300s RGB bin2
