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M104: The Sombrero Galaxy
M104, the Sombrero Galaxy, is famous for its bright central bulge and dark band of dust that gives it a hat-like shape.
Distance 31.1 million light years away
Equipment Seestar S30
Location Florida
What you're looking at
You are seeing a distant galaxy tilted in a way that makes its dust lane stand out clearly.
Why it is interesting
M104 is one of the most recognizable galaxies because of its unusual shape and strong contrast.
How I captured it
Captured using the Seestar S30.
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