Sombrero Galaxy

GALAXIE · DEEP SPACE ARCHIVE

LenticularType

50,000 light-yearsDiameter

29.3 million light-yearsDistance

13 billion yearsAge

Galactic Overview

An iconic galaxy with a bright nucleus and prominent dust lane, resembling a sombrero hat.

Structure & Scale Data

Lenticular

Galaxy Type

50,000 light-years

Diameter

29.3 million light-years

Distance from Earth

~100 billion

Number of Stars

13 billion years

Age

Virgo

Constellation

Mission History

No recorded missions in the database for this object.

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