This iconic Hubble image presents one of the universe's most stately and photogenic galaxies - the Sombrero galaxy. In other words Messier 104 (M104). The picture was taken in October 2003.
The spiral galaxy is located in the constellation Virgo and is visible from Earth.
Its bright nucleus, large central bulge and spiral armsthreaded trough with a thick dust lane make it look like high-topped Mexican hat.
In its heart is a central supermassive black hole.
The Sombrero Galaxy is one of favorite target for well-equipped amateur astronomers. If you have a good dark-sky sight, it can be spotted trough binoculars.
The Sombrero Galaxy was discovered on May 11, 1781 by Pierre Méchain.
Credits: NASA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
Its bright nucleus, large central bulge and spiral armsthreaded trough with a thick dust lane make it look like high-topped Mexican hat.
In its heart is a central supermassive black hole.
The Sombrero Galaxy is one of favorite target for well-equipped amateur astronomers. If you have a good dark-sky sight, it can be spotted trough binoculars.
The Sombrero Galaxy was discovered on May 11, 1781 by Pierre Méchain.
Credits: NASA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
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