M66


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  Messier 66 is a spiral galaxy that lies 36 million light years away and is located in the constellation of Leo.  Frankly, I imaged this galaxy because it was listed to have a bright magnitude and might look interesting.

-  ISO 800
-  F10
-  90 second exposures (x 15);  22 minutes 30 seconds total
-  Unfiltered
-  Direct images through the 8-inch LX200GPS
-  Unguided
-  Location: Palomar Mountain

03.27.2009