The Sombrero Galaxy, also known as M104, is located approximately 31 million light-years from Earth. Its distinctive appearance, resembling a sombrero hat, is due to a large central bulge and a prominent dust lane in its inclined disk.

M104 is notable for its bright core, which is thought to contain a supermassive black hole. The galaxy is easily visible in small telescopes and is a popular target for amateur astronomers.