Messier 66 - Wikipedia
WEBMessier 66 or M66, also known as NGC 3627, is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the southern, equatorial half of Leo. It was discovered by French astronomer Charles Messier [8] on 1 March 1780, who described it as "very long and very faint". [9]
Messier 66 - Science@NASA
WEBM66 is located 35 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo and has an apparent magnitude of 8.9. Best observed during April, M66 can be spotted with a small telescope. This view highlights the fascinating anatomy of M66.
Messier 66 - Messier Objects
WEBJul 2, 2015 · Messier 66 (M66), the brightest and largest member of the Leo Triplet of galaxies, is an intermediate spiral galaxy located in Leo constellation. The galaxy lies at a distance of about 36 million light years from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 8.9.
APOD: 2024 June 13 - Messier 66 Close Up
WEBExplanation: Big, beautiful spiral galaxy Messier 66 lies a mere 35 million light-years away. The gorgeous island universe is about 100 thousand light-years across, similar in size to the Milky Way. This Hubble Space Telescope close-up view spans a region about 30,000 light-years wide around the galactic core.
Messier 66 – the NGC 3627 Intermediate Spiral Galaxy
WEBFeb 12, 2018 · Enjoying life some 35 million light years from the Milky Way, the group known as the “Leo Trio” is home to bright galaxy Messier 66 – the easternmost of the two M objects. In the telescope or...
ESA Science & Technology - Spiral galaxy Messier 66
WEBThe unusual spiral galaxy, Messier 66, is located at a distance of about 35 million light-years in the constellation of Leo. Together with Messier 65 and NGC 3628, Messier 66 is member of the Leo Triplet, a trio of interacting spiral galaxies, part …
APOD: 2021 January 28 - Messier 66 Close Up - Astronomy Picture of the Day
WEBMessier 66 Close Up Image Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble; Processing & Copyright: Leo Shatz. Explanation: Big, beautiful spiral galaxy Messier 66 lies a mere 35 million light-years away. The gorgeous island universe is about 100 thousand light-years across, similar in size to the Milky Way.
Spotlight on Messier 66 - Sky & Telescope
WEBApr 8, 2010 · Roughly 100,000 light-years across, Messier 66 is the largest member of the Leo Triplet. It displays asymmetric spiral arms (dotted with pinkish star-forming regions) and an apparently displaced core.
Messier 66 — member of the Leo Triplet - ESA/Hubble
WEBMay 17, 2018 · The spiral galaxy Messier 66 is located at a distance of about 35 million light-years in the constellation of Leo (The Lion). Together with Messier 65 and NGC 3628, Messier 66 is a member of the Leo Triplet, a trio of interacting spiral galaxies.
ESA Science & Technology - Messier 66 – member of the Leo Triplet
WEBThe spiral galaxy Messier 66 is located at a distance of about 35 million light-years in the constellation of Leo (The Lion). Together with Messier 65 and NGC 3628, Messier 66 is a member of the Leo Triplet, a trio of interacting spiral galaxies.