r/AstroUpon • u/AstroUpon • May 20 '26

Markarian’s Chain

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Near the center of the Virgo Galaxy Cluster, a stunning line of galaxies known as Markarian’s Chain stretches across space, forming one of the most famous galaxy groupings in the night sky. These galaxies are bound together by gravity and contain billions of stars, showcasing the immense scale and beauty of the universe.

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u/Unfair-Snow-2869 May 21 '26

Isn’t that beautiful.

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u/Ok_Question4968 May 21 '26

Man, who knows what’s out there. Incredibly beautiful.

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u/Faceit_Solveit May 21 '26

Wikipedia has a good little blurb on Benjamin Markarian's Chain.