Sombrero Galaxy (M104)

Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
The Sombrero galaxy, M104 is viewed from just above its equatorial plane, which is outlined by a prominent dark rim of obscuring dust. The central bulge of this galaxy is unusually bright and extended, and the system shines from a distance of 50 million ly.

Technical details

OPTICS10" Newtonian f/5.2
MOUNTLosmandy G11 equatorial
CAMERAPhilips ToUCam Pro SC1 webcam
FILTERSNone
EXPOSURE37 x 245s
DATE/TIME13/06/2005 12:04 UTC
LOCATIONMy backyard observatory in west Auckland, New Zealand

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