Messier 86 (also known as M86 or NGC 4406) 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 …

The giant elliptical galaxy M86 is the dominant galaxy in a subcluster now merging with the rest of the Virgo cluster. Filaments of ionized gas (H-alpha emission) connect M86 and the nearby disturbed spiral galaxy NGC 4438, revealing that they experienced a high-velocity (~1000 km/s) collision about 100 million years ago.

2024年3月8日 · In this paper we present compelling new evidence for a gravitational interaction origin for the H 𝛼 emission around the nearby elliptical M86. The giant elliptical M86, near the core of the Virgo cluster, is the most massive galaxy in a large group or sub-cluster now merging with the rest of the Virgo cluster (Schindler et al., 1999).

In this Letter we present a deep wide-field Hα+[N ii] image around M86 which shows a highly complex and disturbed ISM/ICM, including striking new evidence for a collision between M86 and the nearby heavily disturbed spiral NGC 4438. Both galaxies have been the subject of numerous individual studies, but this is the first evidence that has ...

Messier 86 (M86) is an intermediate lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Virgo, part of the expansive Virgo Cluster. This galaxy exhibits interesting physical properties and dynamic behavior, offering rich subject matter for astronomical study and observation.

2024年8月25日 · M86 was discovered in 1781 by Charles Messier and is one of the brightest members of the Virgo cluster of galaxies. It contains approximately 3,800 globular clusters. While the majority of the Virgo cluster is receding from the …

2015年8月14日 · Messier 86 (M86) is an elliptical or lenticular galaxy located in the Virgo Cluster, in the southern constellation Virgo. The galaxy lies at a distance of 52 million light years from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 9.8. Its designation in the New General Catalogue is …

2008年10月3日 · Deep wide-field H$\alpha$+ [NII] imaging around the Virgo cluster giant elliptical galaxy M86 reveals a highly complex and disturbed ISM/ICM.

The most striking feature is a set of H$\alpha$ filaments which clearly connect M86 with the nearby disturbed spiral NGC 4438 (23$'$=120 kpc projected away), providing strong evidence for a ...

HI (21cm) source; infrared source; astrophysical X-ray source; Part of: Virgo Cluster; Markarian's Chain [CHM2007] HDC 720 [CHM2007] LDC 904 [T2015] nest 100002 ... M86-M84 with the Eyes and amazing much galaxies galaxies on the backround - Flickr - cfaobam.jpg 3,304 × 2,480; 2.06 MB. M86-NGC 4438 complex ...