Deep Sky

M97: The Owl Nebula

M97, the Owl Nebula, is a shell of gas released by a dying star.

Distance 2,600 light years

Equipment Seestar S30

Location Florida

What you're looking at

You are seeing glowing gas that was pushed out by an aging star near the end of its life.

Why it is interesting

Despite the name, a planetary nebula has nothing to do with planets. It shows one possible future stage in the life of a star like the Sun.

How I captured it

Captured using the Seestar S30.