Date: May 27, 2007

Object: Sombrero Galaxy; M104

Description: The Sombrero Galaxy located in the constellation Virgo, but not located as part of the Virgo Supercluster. This spiral galaxy has is an 8th magnitude object with a shape similar to a sombrero, hance the name.

Photo Credit: Paul C., Rob Dallas, Natalie Mentzer

Location: City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico

Telescope: Meade LX 200 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain

Camera: ST-7XME