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The Sombrero galaxy (M104) in Virgo

author: A.Block/MLSC/Univ.of Az/Novapix

reference: a-gax45-94010

Image Size 300 DPI: 21 * 14 cm

The Sombrero, named after the broad-brimmed Mexican hat it superficially resembles, is probably the most famous galaxy in the sky. The spiral galaxy is between 28 to 40 million light years distant. Image taken with a 24-inch telescope, total exposure time: 3 hours 40 minutes.

Keywords for this photo:

2008 - ASTRONOMY - EDGE-ON - GALAXY - M104 - NGC 4594 - Sa - Sb - SOMBRERO - SPIRAL GALAXY - STAR - VIRGO -