Leo Triplet

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Here is my rendition of the Leo Triplet, NGC 3628 (the Hamburger Galaxy), M66 & M65.

Kit used; Skywatcher Esprit 100, QSI 683-WSG8, HEQ5, Baader 1.25" filters.

Subs: L = 51 x 1200s, RGB = 12 x 600s each, TOTAL = 23 hours.

For Star Wars related bonus points; the streak of gas and dust emanating from NGC 3628 is not a 'tidal tail' formed by gravitational interaction between the galaxies, but is actually the con trail left by the Millenium Falcon departing from the galaxy following Han Solo's disappointment at the lack of hamburgers throughout the galaxy, despite its name obviously advertising the best burgers in the universe... You can just make out the point at which the Falcon hit hyperspace as it turned to its right.