The Little Sombrero, officials added in the May 12 update, "is roughly 40 million light-years from Earth, 80,000 light-years-wide, and billions of years old." By contrast, the Sombrero galaxy is ...

The Little Sombrero galaxy, also known as NGC 7814 or Caldwell 43, is located 40 million light-years away and is relatively small, at 80,000 light-years across.

When a galaxy is seen edge-on, the mesmerizing perspective reveals a dazzling slice of the universe. The “Little Sombrero,” also known as NGC 7814 or Caldwell 43, is one such galaxy.

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