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M104: The Sombrero Galaxy
The Sombrero Galaxy is one of the most recognizable galaxies in the night sky. It has a bright central bulge surrounded by a dark dust lane that gives it the appearance of a sombrero hat.
Equipment Seestar S30
Quick Facts
Object type Spiral galaxy
Constellation Virgo
Distance About 31 million light-years
What you're looking at
This image shows a real object in space captured through a smart telescope.
Why it is interesting
It is part of a growing beginner-friendly astrophotography gallery.
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