M86 and M84 Here is a closer view of another two giant elliptical galaxies of the Virgo Cluster, members of Markarian's Chain; M86 (left), spheroidal M84 (right) and a few smaller attendant spiral galaxies - NGC 4402 (above M86), NGC 4438 (bottom centre) and NGC 4413 (lower left). Note the dusty arms of these spirals; distance ~55Mly.
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