The field of galaxies in the Coma-Virgo Galaxy Cluster, centred on Markarian’s Chain.

• Contributor: Stocktrek Images, Inc. / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: 2G270J8
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• Dimensions: 6300 x 4176 px | 53.3 x 35.4 cm | 21 x 13.9 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 13 May 2020
• Photographer: Alan Dyer/Stocktrek Images

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The main field of galaxies in the Coma-Virgo Galaxy Cluster, centred on the Markarian’s Chain line of galaxies, including bright ellipticals Messier 84, 86 and 87. At upper right is the star 6 Comae flanked by the spirals M98, M99 and M100. At lower left is the group of M58, M59 and M60, with M89 and M90 above them at left of centre. M88 and M91 are above those at upper left. Numerous NGC galaxies populate the field. The collection contains a variety of galaxy types: giant elliptical as well as spirals, both edge-on and face-on.