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M65 (NGC 3623)

Leo Triplet

Typ:Barred Spiral galaxy
Constellation:Leo
Size:8x1.5'
Distance:41000–42000 kLj
Brightness:10.3 mag
Position:RA:11h 18m 55.9s DEC:+13° 05′ 32″
Max. height:53.09°, Mar. (midnight at +50°N)
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Discovered:Charles Messier, 1780
Details:Read more on Wikipedia

Along with M66 and NGC3628 this group of galaxies is known as the Leo Triplet: