M86
About this celestial object
M86 rests as a gentle giant halo amid the bustle of the Virgo Cluster.
The giant elliptical galaxy is part of Markarian’s Chain in the Virgo Cluster, where dozens of systems share the same field of view.
M86’s calm, diffuse glow contrasts with the pinpoint stars of the Milky Way, conveying the density of the cluster region.
Image and observation
Catalogue: M86
Capture date: 2025-04-05
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro