Messier 86
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Messier 86 is an elliptical or lenticular galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1781. M86 lies in the heart of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies and forms a most conspicuous group with another large galaxy known as... Wikipedia
Stars: 400 billion
Coordinates: RA 12h 26m 12s | Dec +12° 56′ 46″
Radius: 67,500 light years
Magnitude: 8.9
Constellation: Virgo
Distance to Earth: 51.86 million light years
Age: 13.3 billion years
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