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On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy M 96 in the constellation Leo.
The galaxy M 96 in the constellation Leo is part of a galaxy quartet (the M 96 group). All these galaxies are, however, difficult to find in light-polluted skies, as I also had to find out.
M 96 is a spiral galaxy, which forms a pair with M 95, but both are too far away (40') to be seen together in the eVscope.
Size: 3.5 x 3 (Stoyan)
Distance: 40 million light years
Rating: * (Stoyan)
The galaxy M 96 in the constellation Leo as well as the galaxies M 95, M 105, and the pair M 65/M 66 (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
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M 96 - Apr 8, 2021 - 30 frames, 10 s, gain 300, processed |
M 96 - Apr 13, 2021 - 12 frames, 10 s, gain 300, processed |
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M 96 - Apr 8, 2021 - 30 frames, 10 s, gain 300, processed |
M 96 - Apr 13, 2021 - 12 frames, 10 s, gain 300, processed |
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M 96 - Mar 20, 2022 |
M 96 - Mar 20, 2022, photo left processed |
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M 95/96 - Apr 17, 2022 |
M 95/96 - Apr 17, 2022, photo left processed |