An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A → spiral galaxy in the constellation → Virgo. It was the first galaxy whose rotation was detected. Also named M104 and NGC 4594.

Etymology (EN): Sp. sombrero “broad-brimmed hat,” originally “umbrella or parasol,”
from sombra “shade,” from L.L. subumbrare,
from → sub- “under” + umbra “shade, shadow;” → galaxy.

Etymology (PE): Kahkešân, → galaxy; sombrero, Sp., as above.