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Nebulae · Ursa Major

Owl Nebula

NGC 3587 · M97

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Details

Magnitude

9.90

Angular size

3.4′ × 3.3′

Messier

M97

NGC

3587

What you can realistically expect

Faint disk-like planetary; two dark 'eyes' become visible under dark skies with 200mm and an OIII filter.
Owl Nebula (M97): Observing Guide | Starbital