Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 31, 2019

Markarian's Chain of Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 2019 is “Markarian's Chain of Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Kaminsky). The original explanation runs about 139 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 here , is highlighted on the right with two large but featureless lenticular galaxies, M84 and M86 .”

— APOD editors, March 31, 2019

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At a glance

Date: March 31, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Kaminsky
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 31, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-march-31-markarians-chain-of-galaxies

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