Messier 105
Messier 105
Messier 105, or NGC 3379, is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Leo. Discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781, it is a member of the Leo I Group of galaxies, which includes two other galaxies: NGC 3384 and NGC 3389.
Messier 105 hosts a supermassive black hole at its core. The black hole is estimated to be 200 million times the mass of our Sun. This discovery was made possible by the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Unlike most lenticular galaxies, known for lacking gas and dust, NGC 3384 exhibits a considerable amount of gas and dust in its disk. This feature makes it a unique object to study, as it can provide insights into galaxy evolution.
NGC 3389 displays high star formation activity, particularly in its outer regions; observations have revealed numerous H II regions that are visible in this image.
Messier 105 hosts a supermassive black hole at its core. The black hole is estimated to be 200 million times the mass of our Sun. This discovery was made possible by the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Unlike most lenticular galaxies, known for lacking gas and dust, NGC 3384 exhibits a considerable amount of gas and dust in its disk. This feature makes it a unique object to study, as it can provide insights into galaxy evolution.
NGC 3389 displays high star formation activity, particularly in its outer regions; observations have revealed numerous H II regions that are visible in this image.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
CHI-1
Camera
CHI-1-CMOS
Location
Chile
Date of observation
24-02-13 to 23-02-15
Filters
LRGB
Processing
PixInsight
