Messier 65

M 65 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo, lying about 27.0 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early March.

NGC 3628 – Hamburger Galaxy

The Hamburger Galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo, located about 38.8 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early March.

Messier 108 – Surfboard Galaxy

The Surfboard Galaxy is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major, located about 27.1 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early March.

Surfboard-Galaxy and Owl Nebula, Mar’24

Galaxy season has begun. This year, I’m kicking it off with the Surfboard Galaxy and the Baader Travel Companion.

Messier 105

M 105 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Leo, located about 26.4 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early March.

Messier 96

M 96 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo, lying about 34.0 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early March.

Messier 95

M 95 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo, located about 32.6 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early March.

Markarian’s Chain

Markarian’s Chain is a visually striking alignment of galaxies in the Virgo constellation, showcasing a series of gravitationally interacting galaxies, such as Messier 84 and Messier 86. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around mid April.

NGC 3077 – Garland Galaxy

The Garland Galaxy is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major, located about 12.4 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed mid February.

Caldwell 12 – Firework Galaxy

The Firework Galaxy is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cygnus, located about 17.9 million light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed late July.