Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  M 97  ·  NGC 3587  ·  Owl nebula
M97 - April 2, 2015, dpbal67
M97 - April 2, 2015
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M97 - April 2, 2015

M97 - April 2, 2015, dpbal67
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M97 - April 2, 2015

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The Owl Nebula (Messier 97,M97, NGC 3587) is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,030 light years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by French astronomer Pierre Méchain on February 16, 1781. When William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, observed the nebula in 1848, his hand-drawn illustration resembled an owl's head. It has been known as the Owl Nebula ever since.

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M97 - April 2, 2015, dpbal67