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Trio Leo Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150509.html #Leoriplet #GC368 #M6 #M65 #SpiralGlaxies #GalayGroup #AstroPhotgraphy #eepSky #Astrophotgraphy#Space Cosmos #Uiverse #NghtSky #Stargazing

A stunning view of the Leo Triplet, a group of three galaxies: NGC 3628 (seen edge-on, left), M66 (bottom right), and M65 (top). All three are spiral galaxies but look different due to their angle relative to Earth. The gravitational interactions between them have created telltale signs, including a warped NGC 3628 and drawn out spiral arms of M66. The field spans about one degree and covers over 500 thousand light-years at the trio's distance of 30 million light-years.
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This popular group is famous as the Leo Triplet - a gathering of three magnificent galaxies in one field of view. Crowd pleasers when imaged with even modest telescopes, they can be introduced individually as NGC 3628 (left), M66 (bottom right), and M65 (top). All three are large spiral galaxies but

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Sharing stunning images from NASA's #APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day) with official explanations. Also reposting the latest in astronomy and science. Managed by blyurisky.bsky.social
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