Markarian's Chain (Galaxy)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 11 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn (click to change), Markarian's Chain is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 18° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
Markarian's Chain
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Magnitude: | 8.90 (V)[1] 9.83 (B)[1] 6.33 (H)[1] 6.10 (K)[1] 7.01 (J)[1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.93 |
| Hubble type: | E |
| Right Ascension: | 12h26m [1] |
| Declination: | +12°56' [1] |
| Distance: | 16.2 Mpc 52.8 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -22.15 |
Source