A galaxy named for its resemblance to a sombrero looks distinctly different in new image
The Sombrero galaxy looks entirely different in a new image by the James Webb Space Telescope. Instead of a Mexican hat, it appears more like an archery target.
Here's the spectacular scene over at the Sombrero galaxy
FREE! NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured this stellar image of Messier 104 (M104), better known as the Sombrero galaxy. Located 30 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo, the Sombrero galaxy was discovered in 1781 but given the nickname later due to its bright nucleus and symmetrical ring of dust clouds.
Sombrero Galaxy dazzles in new Webb images and video
A new mid-infrared image from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope features the Sombrero galaxy, also known as Messier 104 (M104). The signature, glowing core seen in visible-light images does not shine,
NASA’s Webb snaps new pic of ‘Sombrero galaxy’
A side-by-side comparison of the photo with its predecessor from the Hubble telescope shows how clearer the newer telescope is, allowing us to see the so-called “Sombrero galaxy" like never before.
Webb telescope unveils new details of Sombrero galaxy
Scientists named the Sombrero Galaxy because of its resemblance to a Mexican hat. It is located 30 million light-years from Earth. Thanks to new images from the space telescope, we can now take a closer look at its structure.
Webb telescope reveals stunning new detail of Sombrero Galaxy
Scientists have named the Sombrero Galaxy for its resemblance to a Mexican hat. It is located 30 million light-years from Earth. Thanks to new images from the space telescope, we can now take a closer look at its structure.
NASA’s Webb Telescope Captures the Sombrero Galaxy in Breathtaking Detail
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New Webb Telescope images reveal details of Sombrero Galaxy
The Sombrero Galaxy, so named by scientists due to its resemblance to a Mexican hat, is located 30 million light-years from Earth. Thanks to new images from the space telescope, we can now take a closer look at its structure.
Top 5 picture of the month images by NASA James Webb Space Telescope
NASA This image showcases spiral galaxy IC 5332 which was captured by Webb?s Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI). It is located over 29 million light-years from Earth.
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