His best friend gave the tackiest holiday gifts. Now, they serve a different purpose.

It began with a ceramic sombrero chip-and-dip server. It kicked off an annual holiday tradition of tacky presents.

The Sombrero Galaxy

Day 19 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Sombrero Galaxy. First discovered in 1781 by the French astronomer ...

Day 19 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar

The 19th day of the annual Space Telescope Advent Calendar shows a distinctive galaxy, featuring a vast “brim” made of dark ...
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A galaxy named for its resemblance to a sombrero looks distinctly different in new image

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Critically Endangered Sombrero Lizard Makes Epic Comeback From 100 To 1,600 Individuals In 6 Years

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...