Description
Overview:
The Messier Object M66 is a Galaxy which was discovered by Charles Messier in 1780.
It has an angular size of 8 x 2.5 arc minutes.
Location:
M66 is located within the borders of the constellation Leo at Right Ascension
11 20.2 and Declination 12 59.
It is 35,000 light years from Earth making it the 83rd furthest Messier Object from Earth.
Brightness:
Compared to other objects from the Messier catalog, M66 is a relatively dim deep space object
with a brightness rating of 8.9.
