Jim Burnell's CCD Images - M66
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M66, a spiral galaxy in Leo
Object: M66 (NGC3627, Arp 16)
Spiral Galaxy
Const.: Leo
Camera: HX916 Scope: AP130 Mount: AP1200GTO
Filter(s): IR block Exposure: 11x60s blank
M66, a spiral galaxy in Leo. It is a stack of 11 one minute exposures using a 5" f/6 refractor. Image processing performed using AIP4WIN. This image has been cropped down from its original size of 1300x1030.