NGC 4406

NGC 4406, also known as M86, is a giant elliptical galaxy located in the Virgo Cluster, about 52 million light-years from Earth. It contains hundreds of billions of stars, with a dense core and a sprawling, faintly glowing outer region. M86 is notable for its high-speed motion through space and its interaction with the surrounding environment, which influences its shape and gas content. As part of the Virgo Cluster, it is one of the many galaxies that contribute to the galaxy-rich neighborhood, offering insights into galaxy formation and evolution in dense cosmic environments.