Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 15, 2011

The Sombrero Galaxy from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 15, 2011 is “The Sombrero Galaxy from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“What’s going on in the center of this spiral galaxy? Named the Sombrero Galaxy for its hat-like resemblance, M104 features a prominent dust lane and a bright halo of stars and globular clusters .”

— APOD editors, May 15, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 15, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Galaxies Star clusters Hubble Space Telescope

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 15, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-may-15-the-sombrero-galaxy-from-hubble

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