Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 16, 2005

Markarian's Chain of Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 16, 2005 is “Markarian's Chain of Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: R. Gilbert, J. Harvey et al. ( SSRO )). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Across the heart of the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies lies a striking string of galaxies known as Markarian’s Chain. The chain, pictured above , is highlighted on the upper right with two large but featureless lenticular galaxies, M84 and M86 , and connects to the large spiral on the lower left, M88 .”

— APOD editors, March 16, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 16, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: R. Gilbert, J. Harvey et al. ( SSRO )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 16, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-march-16-markarians-chain-of-galaxies

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