Messier 105, the Sombrero galaxy

Constellation: Virgo, Corvus

Messier 104 (also known as the Sombrero galaxy or NGC 4594) is a peculiar galaxy of unclear classification located on the border between the constellations Virgo and Corvus. Its disance from the Milky Way is approx. 31.1 million Ly. It is a member of the Virgo II Groups of galaxies. Link to interactive sky chart.

Dates:

This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during the month of February 2023 (Martin’s website: Remote Astrophotography with Martin Pugh (martinpughastrophotography.space).

His telescope is located in Chile (Observatory: El Sauce).

Telescope & Mount:

Planewave CDK24 (F6.5) on a Planewave L600 mount.

Imaging:

Camera: Moravian G3-61000 (bin 2×2)

Data:
Astrodon L: 24x600s
Astrodon R: 18x600s
Astrodon G: 13x600s
Astrodon B: 13x600s

Total integration time: 11h 20′