February 9, 2015
Cosmos
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The galaxy is called M104, but is better known as the ‘Sombrero’ Galaxy, due to its broad brimmed hat-like appearance, which is formed by a swath of cosmic dust.
Galaxy M104 in the Virgo Galaxy Cluster, 28 million light years away.
NASA, ESO, NAOJ, Giovanni Paglioli
