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M 104 · α 12h 40m · δ −11° 37′
A brilliant bulge crossed by a thick dust lane: the Sombrero floats on the border of Virgo and Corvus.
| Date | 2025-04-30 - Normandie |
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| Optics | Skywatcher Evostar 72ED |
| Mount | Wave 150i |
| Camera | ASI533MC Pro |
| Filters | L-Pro |
| Exposure | 10 × 3 min (30 min) via ASIAIR |
| Processing | Siril + GraXpert |