Owl Nebula
| Planetary nebula | Lists of nebulae |
|---|---|
 | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) | |
| Right ascension | 11h 14.8m |
| Declination | +55° 01′ |
| Distance | 2,600 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +9.9 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 3.4 × 3.3 arcmin |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | - |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | - |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | M97, NGC 3587 |
The Owl Nebula (also known as Messier Object 97 or NGC 3587) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781.
M97 is regarded as one of the more complex of the planetaries. The 16th magnitude central star has about 0.7 solar masses and the nebula itself about 0.15 solar masses. The nebula formed roughly 6,000 years ago.
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Messier objects | NGC objects | Planetary nebulae | Ursa Major constellation