Messier 86

BASIC INFO

Messier 86 (M86) is a lenticular galaxy located in the Virgo Cluster of galaxies. Charles Messier cataloged it on March 18, 1781. M86 is classified as a lenticular galaxy, which is an intermediate type between elliptical and spiral galaxies. Lenticular galaxies have a central bulge like ellipticals but lack well-defined spiral arms.