Space scientists capture startling new image of Sombrero galaxy

Space scientists are buzzing over a stunning new snapshot of the so-called Sombrero galaxy, captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
The telescope delivered a mid-infrared view of Messier 104 (M104), aptly nicknamed for its likeness to a wide-brimmed Mexican hat.
Unlike previous visible-light images where the galaxy’s core shone brightly, this new image reveals a smooth inner disk, reports SWNS. 
The sharp resolution of Webb’s MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument) has also brought into focus the details of the galaxy’s outer ring, shedding light on the distribution of cosmic dust, a critical component for the formation of astronomical objects.
In contrast to the smooth appearance in older images from NASA’s now-retired Spitzer Space Telescope, the outer ring exhibits intricate clumps when viewed in infrared, seen for the first time.
A comparison with a 2010 visible light image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope highlights the large and extended glow of the central bulge of stars.
ESA has remarked, “Both the Webb and Hubble images resolve the clumpy nature of the dust that makes up the Sombrero galaxy’s outer ring.”
Located about 30 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo, the Sombrero galaxy continues to intrigue astronomers with its distinctive features.
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