The Sombrero Galaxy, also known as M104, is a spiral galaxy located about 28 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. It is named for its distinctive shape, which resembles a wide-brimmed hat, or sombrero. The galaxy is notable for its bright nucleus and a prominent dust lane that encircles its disk. With a diameter of approximately 50,000 light-years, the Sombrero Galaxy contains billions of stars and is classified as a type of Sa galaxy. It is one of the brightest galaxies visible from Earth, making it a popular target for amateur astronomers and professional studies alike.