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An astrophotographer has captured a deep-exposure image of M104, the Sombrero Galaxy, revealing faint tidal streams around the galaxy. The picture, credited to Engelbert Vollmer, shows structures invisible in shorter exposures that give the galaxy its familiar hat-like appearance. Astronomy enthusiasts are sharing the image and its explanation, highlighting how extended exposures continue to uncover surprises in well-known deep-sky objects.