Sombrero Galaxy is a photograph by Benjamin Yeager which was uploaded on June 13th, 2013.
Sombrero Galaxy
Messier 104 - the Sombrero Galaxy. The galaxy's hallmark is a brilliant white, bulbous core encircled by the thick dust lanes comprising the spiral... more
Title
Sombrero Galaxy
Artist
Benjamin Yeager
Medium
Photograph - Color Photo
Description
Messier 104 - the Sombrero Galaxy. The galaxy's hallmark is a brilliant white, bulbous core encircled by the thick dust lanes comprising the spiral structure of the galaxy. As seen from Earth, the galaxy is tilted nearly edge-on. We view it from just six degrees north of its equatorial plane. This brilliant galaxy was named the Sombrero because in visible light it resembles a broad rimmed and high-topped Mexican hat.
Original image courtesy of NASA.
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June 13th, 2013