The cosmos wears a galactic sombrero | Space photo of the day for April 29, 2026

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April 29, 2026, 2:00 PM

• •The Sombrero galaxy is nicknamed for its hat-like appearance.
• •It's located 28 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.
• •The image was captured using the Dark Energy Camera.
• •The galaxy contains nearly 2,000 globular star clusters.

The Sombrero galaxy, Messier 104, is a spiral galaxy 28 million light-years away that resembles a hat, earning it its name. This striking image, captured by the Dark Energy Camera, reveals its distinctive shape and structure. The galaxy boasts nearly 2,000 globular star clusters, far exceeding the Milky Way's count. This visually relatable cosmic wonder continues the human tradition of finding familiar forms in the vast universe.

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