M65 and M66

Here we see two of the galaxies of the Leo Triplet: M66 (left) and M65 (right). The diagnol "line" near bottom center is the asteroid 118 Peitho which moved through the frame during this two hour exposure.

M65

M66

Date:	4/25/2009
Location:	Gastonia, NC
Optics:	Meade 10" LX200R, 2800mm f/11
Exposure:	8 x 15 min
Camera:	SBIG STL-11000M
Mount:	Losmandy G11 w/Ovision worm upgrade