Messier 104 was described by Charles Messier as a “faint nebula” In 1784.
Now Messier 104 is known as a Sa-Sb spiral galaxy. It has a Very bright core
which was a major feature in my sketch. I noticed the dust lane cutting
through the galaxy but the side of the galaxy opposite the core is much fainter
than the rest. It was hard to see in my 16″ F/4.5 Dobsonian at 110X.
~Sal Grasso
Sal,
This is a beautiful sketch of the Sombrero galaxy. You have captured the central buldge and dust lane vey nicely.
Frank
Great sketch Sal!
This is one of the Messier galaxies that I haven’t nabbed yet. Well done!