• Sombrero Galaxy

    Captured by Md. Shahadat Hossain Shahal

Astrophotography information

Astrophotography Md. Shahadat Hossain Shahal
Observing location Saint Martin (21 North 92 East)
Observation date 7 March 2024
Exposure time 14 Minutes
Telescope Unistellar eQuinox 1 (Ashwin 1)
Camera Sony IMX224, 1.27 Mpx
Field of view (resolution) 0.61° x 0.46°  (1.72 arcsec/pixel)
Image processing

Astrophysical information

Object type Unbarred Spiral Galaxy
Constellation Virgo
Distance ~ 31.1 Mly
Angular size ~ 9 × 4 arcminutes
Physical size ~ 94900-105000 ly
Apparent magnitude 8