Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M86 in the Virgo Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 25, 2008 is “M86 in the Virgo Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Greg Morgan ( Sierra Remote Observatories )). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

M86 in the Virgo Cluster
Credit & Copyright: Greg Morgan ( Sierra Remote Observatories ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Bright lenticular galaxy M86 is near center of this cosmic view, at the heart of the Virgo Galaxy Cluster .”

— APOD editors, April 25, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 25, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Greg Morgan ( Sierra Remote Observatories )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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