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Situated just 28 million light-years away, the Sombrero Galaxy is renowned for its distinctive appearance resembling a wide-brimmed hat. Its bright, dust-laden ring encircles a massive central bulge, which is likely home to one of the largest supermassive black holes known nearby. The galaxy spans about 50,000 light-years and can be observed with modest telescopes, revealing intricate dust structures through infrared and visible light imaging.