Located between the stars Chort and Zosma are a beautiful little pair of elliptical galaxies. They are not quite twins; H.II.50 (above left) appears to have somewhat a more prominent nucleus. But all the same they make an attractive, easy-to-spot duet. Also in the field of view is a dim, 14th magnitude galaxy, but this one I have yet to spot.
| NGC: | 3607 | 3608 |
| OTHER NAMES: | H.II.50 | H.II.49 |
| CLASS: | elliptical galaxy | elliptical galaxy |
| SIZE: | 1.7' x 1.5' | 1.4' x 1' |
| MAGNITUDE: | +9.6 | +11 |
| POSITION: | 11h 14m +18d 20' | 11h 14m +18d 26' |
| CONSTELLATION: | Leo | |
| DATE OF SKETCH: | 03/06/76 | |
| MAGNIFICATION USED: | 70x | |
