Messier 97 - The Owl Nebula - a photo on Flickriver

            The Owl Nebula (also known as Messier 97, M97 or NGC 3587) is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,030 light years away in the constellation Ursa Major. The owl-like appearance is caused by various formed shells expanding away from the central star.

Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension: 11h 14m 47.734s
Declination: +55° 01′ 08.50″
Distance: 2,030 ly
Apparent magnitude (V): 9.9
Apparent dimensions (V): 3′.4 × 3′.3
Constellation: Ursa Major

Tech Specs: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Telescope, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at -10F, 239 x 60 second exposures, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in PixInisght. Image Date: December 19, 2023. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
   

Taken in: United States / Pennsylvania / Packer Township (show map)

Taken on: December 20, 2023

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