Near the center of this picture is M86, a bright galaxy in the Virgo Galaxy cluster. M84 is also visible in this photo as is a pair of interacting galaxies, Markarian's eyes. The Virgo Galaxy cluster is the closest large galaxy cluster, with well over 1,000 members. The cluster is about 50 million light-years away and covers nearly 10 degrees on the sky.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
4.4 M86 in the Virgo Cluster
Near the center of this picture is M86, a bright galaxy in the Virgo Galaxy cluster. M84 is also visible in this photo as is a pair of interacting galaxies, Markarian's eyes. The Virgo Galaxy cluster is the closest large galaxy cluster, with well over 1,000 members. The cluster is about 50 million light-years away and covers nearly 10 degrees on the sky.
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