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.