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M66 (NGC 3627)

Leo Triplet

Typ:Barred Spiral galaxy
Constellation:Leo
Size:8x2.5'
Distance:31000–41000 kLj
Brightness:8.9 mag
Position:RA:11h 20m 15.0s DEC:+12° 59′ 30″
Max. height:52.99°, Mar. (midnight at +50°N)
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Discovered:Charles Messier, 1780
Details:Read more on Wikipedia

Along with M65 and NGC3628 this group of galaxies is known as the Leo Triplet: