Date 2011	Location Mayhill, NM	Software ACP, MaxIm DL, TheSky6	Mount Software Bisque Paramount ME	Guide Atik 16IC, Astrodon MMOAG
Optic OGS/RCOS 10" RC	Camera Atik 11000C	Filter OSC RGB	Exposure 1200s x 19	Process Astroart 5, Photoshop CS5

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 M95 and 96 in Leo were discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781. They are part of the Leo 1 Group consisting of several other galaxies.  M96 at upper left is an Sa-type spiral, while M95 at lower right is an (SB(r)b) barred-ring galaxy.  The bar can be clearly seen running left to right.  Note too, the blue arms indicating star-forming regions.  Its core has three distinct hot spots, just visible in the larger View.  Return to the Gallery