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Markarian's Chain to Messier 64

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 2017 is “Markarian's Chain to Messier 64,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

Markarian's Chain to Messier 64
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Top to bottom , this colorful and broad telescopic mosaic links Markarian’s Chain of galaxies across the core of the Virgo Cluster to dusty spiral galaxy Messier 64. Galaxies are scattered through the field of view that spans some 20 full moons across a gorgeous night sky.”

— APOD editors, June 24, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 24, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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