Leo Triplet by Bryan Murahashi

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22-Apr-2020

Leo Triplet

A small group of galaxies about 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. This galaxy group consists of the spiral galaxies M65, M66, and NGC 3628.

Using the big star at the top, Chertan, to be my guide star.

Took advantage of the rare clear and moonless skies.

Nikon Z 7 ,RedCat 51 APO 250mm f/4.9
Optolong L-Pro Light Pollution Filter
iOptron Star tracker
60s, f/4.9 at 250mm(x1.5), iso 1600
102 frames (1.7 hrs)
DSS+PS full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Fong Lam		25-Apr-2020 03:50
Fantastic capture of this amazing galaxy...V

globalgadabout		24-Apr-2020 18:45
a skillful capture, and fascinating view....there seems to be a fourth deep sky object to the right of the middle star of the three in a row..

Walter Otto Koenig		24-Apr-2020 15:59
What a great view. Thnaks for the description.

Nick Paoni		24-Apr-2020 13:58
This is excellent!

pkocinski		24-Apr-2020 12:13
Awesome work Bryan!

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		24-Apr-2020 06:47
Very nice night work,well done!VVV

joseantonio		24-Apr-2020 05:20
a great capture in these nice conditions.