M84 and 86 - galaxies in Virgo
Description: Galaxies M84 and M86 in Virgo, a pair of fairly bright elliptical galaxies in Virgo. Messier 84 is the bright one closer to the right, M86 near centre. There are several other galaxies in a string, known as the "Markarian Chain". Film: Hypered Kodak Tech Pan Scope: 8" f6 Newtonian Exposure: 50 Minutes Location: near Carseland, Alberta Date: 29 March, 1992

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