M97: The Owl Nebula

The Owl Nebula formed when a dying star expelled its outer layers into space. The circular shape and darker inner regions create the appearance of owl-like eyes.

Equipment Seestar S30

Quick Facts

Object type Planetary nebula

Constellation Ursa Major

Distance About 2,000 light-years

Where it is in the sky

This simple finder map shows the general area of the night sky where this target is located.

What you're looking at

This image shows a real object in space captured through a smart telescope.

Why it is interesting

It is part of a growing beginner-friendly astrophotography gallery.

How I captured it

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