Messier 86 & The Eyes
| M86 is a rather nondescript galaxy located in the constellation of Virgo. The interesting part of this image is the multitude of background galaxies and the close proximity of NGC 4435 and NGC 4438. This pair of galaxies has the nickname of The Eyes. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 | Designation: M86, NGC 4435, NGC 4438, NGC 4402, NGC 4425, NGC 4387 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Virgo |
| Camera: SBIG ST10XME with Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 60 Million Light Years (M86) |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Elliptical and Spiral Galaxies |
| Exposure: 4 Hours Luminance | Position: R.A. 12 hr 25 min , Dec +120 48' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 9 March 2008 - 10 March 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |