by Craig and Tammy Temple
M97 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Ursa Major. It is known as the Owl Nebula. This image is a 60% crop. 3 hours total exposure time taken on February 20, 2009. The temperature was 39° F.
- Celestron C8 SCT at f/10
- Atlas EQ-G w/EQMOD, Guided
- Canon 350D (self-modified) w/2" Baader UV/IR cutoff filter
- 30 x 360s @ ISO 1600