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Messier 97 |
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 | The Owl Nebula, M97, is one of the more complex planetary nebulae. Appearing in the constellation Ursa Major, it is also one of the fainter Messier objects. In a 8" scope, the nebula is easy to detect and the edges are rather sharply defined, but there isn't any sign of the "eyes". There is just a hint of color variance throughout, but nothing really definite. About the best view is at 122X. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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Owl Nebula M97 NGC 3587 Other description: Planetary nebula irregular. Constellation: Ursa Major Dreyer description: Very remarkable!, planetary nebula, very bright, very large, round, very, very gradually, very abruptly brighter middle, 150" diameter; = M97. Magnitude: 11.2 RA: 11h 15m 03.8s Dec: +54°59'52" RA: 11h 14m 48.0s Dec: +55°01'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 330°45'17" Alt: +20°38'29" Always above horizon. Transit: 17:59 Size: 3.2' |