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The Sombrero galaxy (M104) in Virgo

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

référence: a-gax45-94012

Image Size 300 DPI: 45 * 29 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.

Keywords for this photo:

2008 - ACT260110 - ASTRONOMY - EDGE-ON - GALAXY - M104 - NGC 4594 - Sa - Sb - SOMBRERO - SPIRAL GALAXY - STAR - VIRGO -