Галактика в трио Льва
spiral galaxy · Leo · 9.3ᵐ
One of the three galaxies of the Leo Triplet, with M66 and NGC 3628 — all three fit in a single field of view.
Notable facts
About 1/3 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is Галактика в трио Льва in?
Галактика в трио Льва lies in Leo.
Is Галактика в трио Льва visible to the naked eye?
9.3ᵐ — a telescope is needed.
When is the best time to observe Галактика в трио Льва?
Best observed in March.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 11h 19m · +13° 05′
- Type
- spiral galaxy
- Constellation
- Leo
- How to observe
- 9.3ᵐ — a telescope is needed
- Angular size
- 10×3′
- Designation
- M65 · NGC 3623
Observing tip
Get away from city light pollution — it washes out the faint glow of galaxies first.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 43° | 63° |
| +55° | 48° | 67° |
| +45° | 58° | 71° |
| +30° | 73° | 75° |
| 0° | 77° | 77° |
| −35° | 42° | 74° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 03:33 |
| February | 01:26 |
| March | 23:41 |
| April | 21:47 |
| May | 19:53 |
| June | 17:47 |
| July | 15:43 |
| August | 13:42 |
| September | 11:49 |
| October | 10:00 |
| November | 08:00 |
| December | 05:51 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.