M 104 - Sombrero Galaxy in the constellation Virgo (the Virgin)

The galaxy M 104 is a spiral galaxy seen from the side at the border of the constellations Virgo and Corvus. Remarkable features are the extremely bright core area and the prominent dust band, which reminds of a giant sombrero.

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Date:30.07.2021
Optics: Planewave CDK 12.5 with Televue 0.8x reducer
Aperture: 318 mm
Focal Length: 2030 mm
Camera: Canon EOS 700Dac
Exposure: 17 x 300 s
Location: Chamaeleon Observatory, Onjala Lodge, Namibia
Processing: Nebulosity, Registar, Photoshop
Diameter:50,000 light years
Distance:31 million light years
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