The Sombrero Galaxy (Galaxy)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Washington , Sombrero Galaxy is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 02:48 (MST) and reaching an altitude of 34° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 06:27.
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Name
Sombrero Galaxy
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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 Washington
All times shown in Washington local time.
Events
| 01 Apr 2021 | – M104 is well placed |
| 01 Apr 2022 | – M104 is well placed |
| 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 |