Messier 104

The Sombrero, NGC 4594

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Object

Type

Sab spiral galaxy
Constellation Virgo
Coordinates RA:12h 39m 59s  D:-11° 37' 21"
Magnitude 8,3
Size 8,6x4,2 arc min

Image

Optics Meade 10" SC at f/10
Mount Losmandy G11 with Gemini goto
Camera Sbig ST10XME with CFW-8A filters wheel and AO-7 adaptive optics unit
Exposure B/W 120 minutes
Notes  

 

Where is this object in the night sky? Below a sky chart of the location (from Stellarium 8.0 planetarium).

 

 

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