Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 9, 2009

Markarian's Chain of Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2009 is “Markarian's Chain of Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Piotrek Sadowski). The original explanation runs about 133 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 .”

— APOD editors, June 9, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 9, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Piotrek Sadowski
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 9, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-june-9-markarians-chain-of-galaxies

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