Leo Triplet Galaxy Group + Giacomo Pro + L-QEF (L-Quad Enhance Filter), L-Pro

Leo Triplet Galaxy Group

Credit:  Giacomo Pro (Italy)

Filters: L-QEF (L-Quad Enhance Filter), and L-Pro filters

 

 

 

Leo Triplet Galaxy Group

I decided to add this galactic field, which I had already photographed three years ago, to my collection. It is a classic subject for the current astrophotography season. The Leo Triplet is a small group of galaxies about 35 million light years away, visible in the constellation Leo.
Its components are the spiral galaxy NGC3623 (M65), the spiral galaxy NGC3627 (M66) and NGC3628, also known as the Hamburger Galaxy. The latter also appears to be an elliptical galaxy, but as it is only visible in profile, this cannot be confirmed with certainty. In fact, it is hypothesised that it may be a barred spiral galaxy due to gravitational interaction with the other components of the group, and this interaction could also explain its “plump” and asymmetrical shape.
A crop has been applied to the 3 galaxies in the framed field.

 

 

 

Light (2022) 90 x 300" Filter: Optolong Astronomy Filter L-Pro
Light (2025) 100 x 300" Filter: Optolong Astronomy Filter L-Qef
Camera: Asi 294 mc pro
Telescope: Sharpstar 94 EDPH reduced to 410 mm F/4.4
Guide camera: Asi 120 mini
Guide scope: 60 – 320 mm
Mount: Skywatcher Eq 6-r Pro
Acquisition: Asiair Plus
Software: DSS - Pixinsight – Photoshop
Shots & Location:
May 2022 - Manduria (TA) ITALY
April 2025 - Torricella (TA) ITALY
Author: PRO' GIACOMO.

Hope you like it.