Messier 96 (M96, NGC 3368) is a conspicuous spiral galaxy in constellation Leo. M96 is the brightest member of the Leo I group of galaxies.. M96 is also a spiral with almost same size as M95, you can detect two undeveloped arms stretching in east-west direction.

Both galaxies are lying about 33 .... A group of galaxies in Leo whose main members comprise of: M95 (NGC 3351), M96 (NGC 3368), M105 (NGC 3379), NGC 3384, and NGC 3389. The Leo I Group is also ....

by AE Watkins · 2014 · Cited by 57 — ... located within the M96 Group.

In addition to the linear streams, we also detect diffuse starlight around the galaxy KK96 (located southwest of NGC 3384).. Messier 96 is an intermediate spiral galaxy located in the Leo Cluster. He is also the leader of the M96 Group, which also include Messier 95 and Messier ....