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On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy M 104 (NGC 4594), because of its shape, also called Sombrero Galaxy, in the constellation Virgo.
The spiral galaxy M 104 in the constellation Virgo is, because of its shape, also called Sombrero Galaxy. In a visual telescope it can, according to Karkoschka, be recognized - which I can confirm (but no details...). In the eVscope, its shape is clearly visible, in the Vespera Pro as well.
M 104 (NGC 4594)
Size: 7' x 2' / 8.7' x 3.5' (Stoyan/Wikipedia)
Distance: 31 million light years (Wikipedia)
Rating: *** (Stoyan)
The spiral galaxy M 104 in the constellation Virgo (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
The sketch by Michael Vlasov (DeepSkyWatch.com) provides a rough impression of what I observed (my impression was much fainter than the sketch): Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104) by Michael Vlasov (Copyright © Michael Vlasov 2016)
Note: I only have the author's permission to link to the sketch.
Find: The Sombrero Galaxy M 104 is located to the West (right) of the star Spica, which is the most conspicuous star in constellation Virgo.
Identify: If the Sombrero Galaxy M 104 in the constellation Virgo was found in the above way, it is also identified, because it stands relatively alone and also has a typical appearance (if this is recognizable...). (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
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M 104 - Mar 17, 2020 |
M 104 - Mar 17, 2020, processed |
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M 104 - Mar 17, 2020 |
M 104 - Mar 17, 2020, processed |
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M 104 - Apr 22, 2020 |
M 104 - May 15, 2020 |
M 104 - May 31, 2021 |
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M 104 - Apr 22, 2020, processed |
M 104 - May 15, 2020, processed |
M 104 - May 31, 2021, processed (Polarr) |
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M 104, May 14, 2024 - 2000p (182 frames = 1820s) |
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M 104, May 14, 2024 - section, 2000p (182 frames = 1820s) |
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M 104, May 14, 2024 - section, 2000p (182 frames = 1820s), processed (PSE) |
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M 104, May 14, 2024 - section, 2000p (182 frames = 1820s), additionally denoised (DN) |
