| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) |
| Type |
Galaxy |
| Right ascension |
10h 46m 45.7s |
| Declination |
+11° 49′ 12" |
| Distance |
9.6 Mpc |
| Apparent magnitude (V) |
10.1 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) |
7.6' x 5.2' |
| Constellation |
Leo |
| Physical characteristics |
| Radius |
- |
| Absolute magnitude (V) |
- |
| Notable features |
– |
| Other designations |
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Image Data :
Camera : SBIG ST2000XM
Telescope : Williams Optics 72mm Magrez APO
Mount : Paramount ME
Total Exposure : 5 hour 16 mins
Sub Frames : LRGB (175:55:31:55)min
Auto Guiding : Yes
Filters : Deep Sky:Red:Green:Blue
Image Capture Software : CCDSoft
Processing Software : CCDStack, CS4
Other Designations :
Field of View : 94' x 71'
Object Information :
The above image shows M96 as part of what I have called the Quintuple Galaxy Cluster in Leo. M96 is a Spiral Galaxy and can be seen at the top centre of the photo. M95 is to the left, M105 is the left most galaxy in the cluster of 3 galaxies to the right along with NGC 3371 to the right bottom of that group and NGC 3389 above that.
M96 is the brightest galaxy within the M96 Group, a group of galaxies in the constellation Leo also includes the Messier objects M95 and M105, as well as at least nine other galaxies.
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