Sombrero Galaxy

Fine Art Giclée print

€28.50

  • Sombrero Galaxy (M104)

  • Telescope: Celestron EdgeHD 9.25"

  • Mount: Sky-Watcher CQ350

  • Camera: ZWO ASI294MC Pro

  • Acquisition: 85x180s frames - 4h 15'

The Sombrero Galaxy, officially known as M104, is one of the most striking spiral galaxies in the night sky, located approximately 28 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. Its unique appearance resembles a wide-brimmed hat, which is how it earned its nickname. The galaxy features a bright central bulge and a prominent, dust-laden ring that encircles its disk, giving it a distinctive, hat-like shape. With a magnitude of 8.0, the Sombrero Galaxy is easily visible through amateur telescopes and has captivated astronomers and stargazers for centuries.Its combination of beauty and mystery continues to intrigue both professional astronomers and the astronomy enthusiasts alike.

Fine Art Giclée print. Giclée prints are high-grade reproductions of works of art. The giclée fine art print is a contemporary digital printing technique which meets the highest requirements set for graphic work by artists, museums, and art collectors.

Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, 308g 100% Cotton (acid- and lignin-free). Hahnemühle Photo Rag® is one of the world"s most popular Fine Art papers for inkjet printing. The white cotton paper boasts a lightly defined felt structure, lending each artwork a three dimensional appearance and impressive pictorial depth. Combined with the matt inkjet coating, this paper produces an outstanding print quality that feature brilliant colours and deep blacks. ISO 9706 conform.

Museum quality. Various museums in the world exhibit giclées instead of the original works of art when the originals are too vulnerable to be displayed. This testifies to the giclée as a quality printing, provided all requirements set by museums are satisfied.

Other side. My hand-signed inscription.