Starry Vistas by Don J. McCrady
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The Leo Trio

M65, M66, and NGC 3628

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From left-to right in this image are NGC 3628, M66, M65, and NGC 3593.  You may also find some other very small ones around the field.

Takahashi Sky 90 at f/4.5
Canon Digital Rebel
Losmandy GM-8 w/Gemini, guided with STV/eFinder
Hutech LPS filter
13x5 minute exposures at ISO 800
Processed with Images Plus and Photoshop


Asteroids Eunike and Beograd Passing Through

Asteroids Enuike and Beograd were passing throug the above field when I shot it.  They were removed from the above image, but are shown below as streaks.  Click on the image below for an animation showing their motion through the field during the hour-long exposure.

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