Sombrero Galaxy, M 104, NGC 4594

TypeUnbarred Spiral Galaxy (SA(s)a) ConstellationVirgo Apparent Mag.9 Distance29.3 Mly Catalog IDsM104

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Observations (2)

July is already quite late to photograph the Sombrero Galaxy, but as one of my favorites I couldn't resist! I'll surely try again next year.

Exposure24x120 sec (48 mins) TelescopeCelestron CPC 800 EQ Mount (with Wedge) with f/6.3 Focal Reducer CameraQHY-8 GuidescopeOrion EON 80mm ED GuiderDMK 21AU04 with PHD Guiding Magnitude9 Distance29.3 Mly Date10nd July 2009

Exposure6x30 sec (3 mins) TelescopeCelestron CPC 800 (8") CameraNikon D70 unmodified ISO1600 Date29th April 2008