Messier 86 - Elliptical Galaxy

Messier 86, also known as NGC 4406, is a bright elliptical or lenticular galaxy in the constellation of Virgo. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1781. Messier 86 lies in the heart of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies and forms a most conspicuous group with another large galaxy known as Messier 84. Messier 86 has a rich array of globular clusters, with a total number of around 3,800. ts halo also has a number of stellar streams interpreted as remnants of dwarf galaxies that have been disrupted and absorbed by this galaxy.

It is also at one end of what is known as "Markanian's Chain", a string of galaxies of which Messier 84 and Messier 86 are members of.

Equipment:
OTA: SVBONY SV503 70ED Refractor f/6
Reducer: SVBONY SV193 0.8x reducer f/4.8
Filter: SVBONY CLS City Light Suppression Filter
Camera: ZWO ASI183MC Pro Color Cooled Camera (20.1mp)
Mount: Explore Scientific EX02GT with PMC-8
677 x 30s frames (5 hours, 38 minutes, 30 minutes)
Stacked with SharpCap 4.1 with darks and flats
Processed with GraXpert, Topaz Denoise, and Siril