Simcoe Skies Astronomy

M96 - Galaxy in Leo

M96 - NGC 3368 Magnitude: 9.3 Size: 7.8' x 5.2' Location: Leo Date: June 6/06 Exposures: 25 Exposure length: 30 seconds Amp on setting: ON (oops) Brightness: 51 Gain: 51 Gamma: 52 K3 Brightness Level Meter: N/A Filters: Orion Skyglow Filter Magnification: No Barlows/Reducers Notes: Just a hint of spiral arms at this exposure length. Again, Skyglow filter is resulting in less light reaching the CCD. A longer exposure is required.