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Old 25-03-2010, 10:37 PM
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Leo Triplet

Hi Orestis & All,

Great report mate. Very glad you managed to track down the Leo Triplet -- excellent work. The third member, NGC 3628 has very low surface brightness (compared to M65/66) and very easy to overlook with the 'scope you're currently using so don't worry about missing it. In large telescopes it is a wonderfully interesting object -- as is M66.

BTW, you started a thread about southern highlands observing here:

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=58582

I replied late and dunno whether you're interested but if so drop me a pm or email me -- my email address is always at the foot of my Deep Sky Delights articles in AS&T.


Best,

Les D
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