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M65 and M66 spiral galaxy in Leo

by

E.Mouquet/Novapix

Reference

a-gax36-23050

Date

2007-01-13

From right to left are M65 (NGC 3623) and M66 (NGC 3627). They both form the remarquable Leo triplet (or M66 group) with their neighbor NGC 3628 (out of frame).