The Sombrero galaxy, viewed nearly edge-on and exhibiting characteristics of both spiral and elliptical galaxies, is noted for its unique structure and immense mass.
It possesses at least twice as many stars as the Milky Way, highlighting its significance and prominence in the local universe.
The recent mid-infrared images from JWST revealed the outer dust ring of the galaxy as turbulent and clumpy, contrasting sharply with earlier observations.
The Sombrero galaxy symbolizes a galactic end-state, demonstrating the evolution of massive spirals that have amalgamated their neighboring galaxies over time.
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