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M86 (NGC 4406)

Typ:Lenticular galaxy
Constellation:Virgo
Size:7.5x5.5'
Distance:49000–55000 kLj
Brightness:9.8 mag
Position:RA:12h 26m 11.7s DEC:+12° 56′ 46″
Max. height:52.95°, Mar. (midnight at +50°N)
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Discovered:Charles Messier, 1781
Details:Read more on Wikipedia

M86 is one of the galaxies in the Markarian's Chain. It fits nicely into the frame at 580mm with an APS-C sensor (580mm, ASI2600MM, LRGB 2h).