M65 is located in Leo, also known as one of the Leo Trio along with M66 and NGC 3628.
| M65 / Galaxy, type SB M | |
|---|---|
| R.A. | 11h 19m 12.473s (2000.0) |
| Dec. | +13° 03' 50.42" (2000.0) |
| Apparent Size | 9.0' x 2.3'' |
| Radial Velocity | 807 km/s |
| Magnitude | +9.34 |
| Distance | 30-35 million light years |
| Group of Galaxies | m66 or Leo Triplett group |
| Other IDs | UGC8981, NGC 3623,PGC34612 UGC 6328,MCG 2-29-18 |
| Scope | Intes Micro mn-56 |
| Mount | Vixen GP-DX unguided |
| Exposure | 82.5 mins total , 110 x 45 secunguided. |
| Post-processing | AA3, Dark framed,gradient removed. |
| Filters | IR |
| Camera | Starlight Express hx516 |
| Location | Claines Top Observatory |
| Date | 11th April 2005 |