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M104 best viewing?

Started by Midnight Sun, 03/04/2004 10:35PM
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John Meiners
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I realize the Sombrero is close to 60 million LY's away but I still would like to view it. When is it high enough in Virgo that it can be located? have been looking in the SE after midnight?? Thanks, John M. Astoria, OR
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Posted 03/08/2004 07:15AM #1
Dave Mitsky
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John,

Here's another finder chart with information on the two prominent asterisms, the Stargate and Jaws, that make star-hopping to M104 very easy.

Dave Mitsky
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