Leo Triplet
The Leo Triplet (also known as the M66 Group) is a small group of galaxies about 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. This galaxy group consists of the spiral galaxies M65, M66, and NGC 3628.
| Leo Triplet | |
|---|---|
The Leo Triplet, with M65 (right top), M66 (right bottom) and NGC 3628 (left). North is to the left. | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Constellation(s) | Leo |
| Right ascension | 11h 17m |
| Declination | +13° 25′ |
| Brightest member | M66 |
| Number of galaxies | 3-5 |
| Other designations | |
| M66 Group, Arp 317, LGG 231, NOGG P1 533, NOGG P2 543 | |
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