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 Ashburn , the Sombrero Galaxy is visible between 22:44 and 05:14. It will become accessible around 22:44, when it rises to an altitude of 21° above your south-eastern horizon. It will reach its highest point in the sky at 01:59, 39° above your southern horizon. It will become inaccessible around 05:14 when it sinks below 21° above your south-western horizon.
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Name
The Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Magnitude: | 8.59 (V) [2] 9.15 (B) [2] 5.89 (J) [2] 5.21 (H) [2] 4.96 (K) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.56 |
| Hubble type: | Sa |
| Right ascension: | 12h39m [2] |
| Declination: | -11°37' [2] |
| Distance: | 15.3 Mpc 50.0 Mlyr [1] |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -22.34 |
Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.
Events
| 02 Apr 2023 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2024 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2025 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2026 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |
| 02 Apr 2027 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2028 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2029 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2030 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |