2026 May 29 - Messier 104

In today's image, we see the spiral galaxy known as Messier 104. This is also known as the Sombrero Galaxy. This deep exposure shows its extended halo and stellar streams. My podcasts are available in video form through this YouTube Channel.This Podcast is an authorized New Media Mirror Site for APOD. You can access the image and website directly at: Astronomy Picture of the Day. You can use the archive link below the image to select the photo corresponding to the date of this podcast.I welcome comments and suggestions about these podcasts. I can be reached here: [email protected] work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.