Deep Sky · M66

M66

Brightest galaxy in the Leo Triplet.

Leo NGC 3627
Tonight

Not ranked for tonight — it may stay below the useful altitude window.

Vespera fit
ModeNative
FilterBroadband
DifficultyModerate

Facts
Magnitude8.9
Size9 × 4′
Distance36,000,000 ly
RA / Dec11.337 h / 12.99°
About
Brightest galaxy in the Leo Triplet.