M105
About this celestial object
M105 appears as a compact elliptical galaxy — quiet elegance in Leo.
M105 is an elliptical galaxy in Leo and a neighbor of M95 and M96 in the Leo I Group.
283 exposures total roughly 47 minutes; at 250 mm the galaxy appears small but cleanly separated from the background.
The f/5 instrument highlights the group and brings surrounding galaxies into the frame.
Image and observation
Catalogue: M 105
Capture date: 2025-02-16
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro