Simcoe Skies Astronomy

M95 - A barred spiral galaxy in Leo

M95 - NGC 3351 Magnitude: 9.7 Size: 7.3' x 4.4' Location: Leo Date: June 14/06 Exposures: 40 Exposure length: 30 seconds Amp on setting: Off Brightness: 62 Gain: 60 Gamma: 29 Colour Balance: R:34 G:16 K3 Brightness Level Meter: 239 Filters: None Magnification: No Barlows/Reducers Notes: This is a barred spiral galaxy. The bar is just faintly visible in this shot, and there is just a hint of arms from the outer edge of the bar.