Webb Rounds Out Picture of Sombrero Galaxy's Disk

Webb rounds out picture of Sombrero galaxy's disk

The Sombrero galaxy has long had a place in astronomical history as an intriguing object. The first written record of this galaxy was noted in 1781, almost 250 years ago, by Pierre Méchain, a French astronomer and surveyor. Méchain was a longtime collaborator of Charles Messier, of the Messier catalog fame.

NASA’s Webb Telescope Captures a Stunning New View of the Sombrero Galaxy

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has just added to the growing catalog of astronomical discoveries by providing a new perspective on the Sombrero Galaxy. The stunning new image, captured in near-infrared wavelengths, builds upon earlier observations made in mid-infrared light in late 2024. With its massive central bulge of stars and an intriguing dust lane, the Sombrero Galaxy continues to captivate astronomers. A Glimpse into the Sombrero Gala…

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning New View of the Sombrero Galaxy

Photo credit: NASA/MSFC/David Higginbotham NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope just gave the Sombrero Galaxy—Messier 104—a mind-blowing makeover, catching this cosmic icon 30 million light-years away in a way that leaves Hubble’s classic shots in the dust. Unlike Hubble’s visible-light pics, where a glowing core and stark dust lane steal the show, Webb’s near-infrared image flips [...]