The Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , the Sombrero Galaxy is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 02:02 (EST) and reaching an altitude of 33° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:52.
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Name
The Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Magnitude: | 8.00 (V) [2] 9.55 (B) [2] 5.89 (J) [2] 5.21 (H) [2] 4.96 (K) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 1.55 |
| Hubble type: | Sa |
| Right ascension: | 12h39m [2] |
| Declination: | -11°37' [2] |
| Distance: | 15.3 Mpc 50.0 Mlyr [1] |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -22.93 |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 02 Apr 2023 | – M104 is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2024 | – M104 is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2025 | – M104 is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2026 | – M104 is well placed |
| 02 Apr 2027 | – M104 is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2028 | – M104 is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2029 | – M104 is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2030 | – M104 is well placed |