How to find Sombrero Galaxy (M104) using Leo
This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Leo as the main sky landmark.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach Sombrero Galaxy (M104).
Sombrero Galaxy (M104) is only 7° above the horizon, so the view is likely to be poor. No suitable observing time was found during the next two nights.
Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward Sombrero Galaxy (M104).
HYG 64078.0
From Spica, move about 4.3° toward the west until you reach HYG 64078.0.
HYG 62109.0
From HYG 64078.0, move about 6° toward the west until you reach HYG 62109.0.
Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
From HYG 62109.0, move about 1° toward the northwest until you reach Sombrero Galaxy (M104). This is the target field.
