The Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
From Ashburn , the Sombrero Galaxy is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 18° from it.
Name
The Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Right ascension: | 12h39m [4] |
Declination: | −11°37' [4] |
Constellation: | Virgo |
Magnitude: | 8.59 (V) [2] 9.15 (B) [2] 5.89 (J) [2] 5.21 (H) [2] 4.96 (K) [2] |
Hubble type: | Sa |
Distance: | 15.3 Mpc 50.0 Mlyr [1] |
B-V Color (mag): | 0.56 |
Absolute mag (V): | -22.34 |
All times shown in Ashburn local time.
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 |
02 Apr 2031 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |
01 Apr 2032 | – The Sombrero Galaxy is well placed |