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On this page I collect my observations of the planetary nebula M 97 (Owl Nebula) in the constellation Ursa Major.
The planetary nebula M 97 (Owl Nebula) in the constellation Ursa Major is one of four planetary nebulae in the Messier catalogue and the second faintest of these. In the eVscope it appears like a greenish dot with two darker spots. Close to it there is the spiral galaxy M 108. In the Vespera, both can be observed jointly.
Size: 3.3' (Stoyan)
Distance: 1,300 light years (Stoyan)
Rating: ** (Stoyan)
M 97 (Owl Nebula) in constellation Ursa Major is close to the galaxy M 108 (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
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M 97 - Feb 20, 2021 |
M 97 - Mar 6, 2021 |
M 97 - Mar 6, 2021 |
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M 97 - Feb 20, 2021, photo on top processed |
M 97 - Mar 6, 2021, photo on top processed |
M 97 - Mar 6, 2021, photo on top processed |
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M 97 & M 108 , Aug 28, 2022 - original (61 frames = 610 seconds) |
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M 97 - Apr 9, 2022 |
M 97 - Apr 9, 2022, photo left processed |
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M 97 & M 108 , Aug 28, 2022 - original (61 frames = 610 seconds) |