Markarians Chain of Galaxies . ... Credit Copyright: Piotrek Sadowski Explanation: Across the heart of the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies lies a striking string of galaxies known as Markarian's Chain. ... The center of the Virgo Cluster is located about 70 million light years away toward the constellation of Virgo . At least seven galaxies in the chain appear to move coherently , although others appear to be superposed by chance. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...