Object Name: Messier 97 Alternative Designations: M97, NGC 3587, Owl Nebula Object Type: Type 3a Planetary Nebula Constellation: Ursa Major Right Ascension: 11 : 14.8 (h:m) Declination: +55 : 01 (deg:m) Distance: 2.6 (kly) Visual Brightness: 9.9 (mag) Apparent Dimension: 3.4×3.3 (arc min) Locating Messier 97: Locating Messier 97 is fairly easy. You’ll find it … Continue reading Messier 97