M96
Central galaxy of the M96 group, observed with M95 and M105.
Object Type: Spiral Galaxy
Constellation: Leo
Right Ascension: 10h 46m 46s
Declination: +11° 49' 12"
Magnitude: 9.2
Size: 7.6' × 5.2'
My Observation Details
| Object Name: | M96 |
| Seeing: | E |
| Transparency: | 6 |
| Lat/Lon: | 35.161, -85.372 |
| Instrument: | 750mm/150mm |
| Power: | 30.0x (25mm eyepiece) |
| Date: | 2023-04-18 |
| Time: | 11:20 EST |
Observation Notes
Visual Description
M96 was easily visible on this exceptional night! M105 and M95 were in the same view. All very faint as galaxies tend to be in this sky.
Additional Notes
Observed as M96 group. Used Telrad finder.
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