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Messier 66 |
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 | M66 is a spiral galaxy of type Sb in the constellation Leo. At a distance of about 35 million light-years, M66 apparently forms a triplet with its neighbors M65 and NGC3628 In 7x50 binoculars, this dim little pair was surprisingly easy to spot with averted vision, near a very distinctive chain of mag 7-9 stars S and SE of 73 Leo. In a 8-inch scope, M65 and M66 both fit in the field of view, M66 at 9.7 mag was similar but the central core was a bit brighter. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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M66 NGC 3627 Other description: Spiral galaxy structure. Constellation: Leo Dreyer description: Bright, very large, moderately extended 150°, much brighter middle, 2 stars northwest; = M66. Magnitude: 9.0+ RA: 11h 20m 25.6s Dec: +12°57'39" RA: 11h 20m 12.0s Dec: +12°59'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 214°06'24" Alt: +52°26'55" Rise: 11:11 Transit: 18:09 Set: 01:11 Size: 7.6' x 3.3' |