M65 - Leo Galaxy
Spiral galaxy observed from home. Very thin appearance, making it easier to identify.
Object Type: Galaxy
Constellation: Leo
Right Ascension: 11h 18m 54s
Declination: +13° 06' 00"
Magnitude: 10.5
Size: 8' × 1.5'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M65 - Leo Galaxy |
| Seeing: | VG |
| Transparency: | 4 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.150, -85.326 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 75.0x (10mm eyepiece) |
| Date: | 2023-03-15 |
| Time: | 11:18 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
M65 is very thin.
Additional Notes
High in the sky, therefore a darker sky and a bit more contrast. Made finding this and nearby M66 easier to find than other observations tonight. Used Telrad finder.
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