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Sombrero Galaxy

Sombrero Galaxy spiral

Sombrero Galaxy, is located in the constellation Virgo, and is best seen in spring.

Sombrero Galaxy is magnitude 9, is 31.1 million light-years away, and is 9' x 4' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Sombrero Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 31.1 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 9' x 4''
      1. NGC:
      2. 4594
      1. Messier #:
      2. M104

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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