NGC 3628.

This edge-on galaxy makes up a nice trio in the constellation Leo Major with Messier 65 and 66.

 

Object NGC 3628 in Leo Major
Date 09 February 2002
Exposure Time 5 x 10 m added
Observing From Oostduinkerke, Belgium.
Telescope Celestron 14 @ f/7
Camera SBIG ST-8
Accessories CFW8 clear filter, Celestron Focal Reducer
Acquisition Software CCDSOFT V5
Image Processing Software CCDSOFT V5, AstroArt, Photoshop
Conditions Gusty wind, FWHM = 5 to 6 arcseconds
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