M65
About this celestial object
As a slender spiral, M65 glides quietly through the deep winter night.
M65 is a spiral in Leo and, with M66 and NGC 3628, forms the well‑known Leo Triplet—three galaxies close together on the sky.
407 short exposures add up to about 68 minutes; despite 64% relative humidity, the elongated disk stands out in the wide field.
The compact F/5 setup at 250 mm uses a calm window near the horizon to include the trio’s surroundings.
Image and observation
Catalogue: M 65
Capture date: 2026-02-08
Total exposure: 18270 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro