Messier 86 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is part of the Virgo Cluster, which contains many other galaxies. Messier 86 is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and has a diameter of about 120,000 light-years. Discovered by Charles Messier in 1781, Messier 86 is notable for its bright core and the presence of several globular clusters. It is classified as an E3 galaxy, indicating its elliptical shape. Observations of Messier 86 have provided insights into galaxy formation and evolution within galaxy clusters.