Messier 86
galaxy in the constellation Virgo
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Messier 86
Summary
Messier 86 is an ultraviolet source[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Messier 86 is credited with the discovery of Charles Messier[3].
- Messier 86's instance of is recorded as ultraviolet source[4].
- Messier 86's instance of is recorded as lenticular galaxy[5].
- Messier 86's instance of is recorded as elliptical galaxy[6].
- Messier 86's instance of is recorded as HI (21cm) source[7].
- Messier 86's instance of is recorded as infrared source[8].
- Messier 86's instance of is recorded as astrophysical X-ray source[9].
- Messier 86's constellation is recorded as Virgo[10].
- Messier 86's galaxy morphological type is recorded as S0(3)/E3[11].
- Messier 86's galaxy morphological type is recorded as E3[12].
- Messier 86's galaxy morphological type is recorded as E-E/S0[13].
- Messier 86 is part of Virgo Cluster[14].
- Messier 86 is part of Markarian's Chain[15].
- Messier 86 is part of Q67623508[16].
- Messier 86 is part of Q67625638[17].
- Messier 86 is part of Q67790367[18].
- Messier 86 is part of Q67795770[19].
- Messier 86's Commons category is recorded as Messier 86[20].
- Messier 86's catalog code is recorded as BD+13 2533[21].
- Messier 86's catalog code is recorded as FAUST 3133[22].
- Messier 86's catalog code is recorded as HD 108262[23].
- Messier 86's catalog code is recorded as [BFA97] 51[24].
- Messier 86's catalog code is recorded as M 86[25].
- Messier 86's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 12234+1315[26].
- Messier 86's catalog code is recorded as PGC 40653[27].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include ultraviolet source[4], lenticular galaxy[5], elliptical galaxy[6], HI (21cm) source[7], infrared source[8], and astrophysical X-ray source[9].
Use and Application
Part of include Virgo Cluster[14], a galaxy cluster[28]; Markarian's Chain[15], an astronomical object[29]; Q67623508[16]; Q67625638[17]; Q67790367[18]; and Q67795770[19].
Why It Matters
Messier 86 has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]