M87 and Markarian’s Chain
This gorgeous color photograph, obtained by David Malin with the
UK Schmidt Telescope, portraits the heart of the
In the lower left edge is bright giant elliptical
M87, while in the right middle is nearly
circular M84 and elongated
M86, surrounded by fainter galaxies.
The chain of galaxies reaching to the upper left from M84 and M86 is called
Markarian’s Chain.
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A similar image of the Virgo Cluster’s core with M84, 86, 87
(ROE/UKS)
Last Modification: 18 Mar 1998 21:15 MET