M66

M66 is a distorted spiral galaxy in the constellation of Leo. It is being tugged on by its nearby neighbors M65 and NGC 3628. In fact, the arms of this galaxy appear to rise above the main disk. The many bright blue and pink regions indicate the active star forming regions. M66 is estimated to be 35 million light years away. To see another Trio of galaxies in a single field of view (since they are farther away) visit NGC 3190.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Jeff Hapeman/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-m66hapeman
Tipo:Observation
Release date:2 de Septiembre de 2021 a las 14:10
Size:2184 x 1472 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:M66
Constellation:Leo
Categoría:Galaxies

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):11 20 21.87
Posición (Dec):13° 0' 11.80"
Campo visual:12.39 x 8.33 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 67.2° left of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD