Markarian's Chain (Galaxy cluster)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , Markarian's Chain will become visible at around 21:14 (PDT), 40° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 00:33.

Name Markarian's Chain
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of M84
M86
M88
Position
Right ascension:12h26m [1]
Declination:+13°09' [1]
Constellation:Virgo
Magnitude:8.29 (V) [1]
Source
[1] Manually entered

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