Galaxy
Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
Also known as M104
An edge-on disc with a luminous bulge.
Visible tonight?
Up now · alt 5° E
- Rises
- 04:28
- Transit
- 09:59
- Sets
- 15:26
A near-edge-on spiral that resembles a wide-brimmed Mexican hat, with a prominent dust lane crossing its centre.
See also
Ring Galaxy
A galaxy shaped like a luminous ring of stars.
Type 1 AGN
Class of accreting supermassive black hole producing luminous nuclear activity.
Type 2 AGN
Class of accreting supermassive black hole producing luminous nuclear activity.
Type 1.5 AGN
Class of accreting supermassive black hole producing luminous nuclear activity.
Type 1.8 AGN
Class of accreting supermassive black hole producing luminous nuclear activity.
Type 1.9 AGN
Class of accreting supermassive black hole producing luminous nuclear activity.