Galaxy
Messier 65
Barred spiral galaxy · M65 · NGC 3623
Barred spiral galaxy in Leo
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Messier 65 is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo, within its highly equatorial southern half. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1780. With M66 and NGC 3628, it forms the Leo Triplet, a small close group of galaxies.
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Key facts
Distance
~41–42 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+9.3
Apparent size
8.7′ × 2.5′
Best seen with
Telescope
Catalogue
M65 · NGC 3623
Did you know
- Listed as Messier 65 in the Messier catalogue, also known as NGC 3623.
- Found in the constellation Leo.
- Needs a telescope to see clearly.
