Astrophoto: Surfboard-Galaxy and Owl Nebula – 03/24

Galaxy season has begun. This year, I’m kicking it off with the Surfboard Galaxy and the Baader Travel Companion.

Messier 97 – Owl Nebula

Messier 97, also known as the Owl Nebula, is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,030 light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major that reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed around March 8th.

Astrophoto: Owl Nebula – Messier 97 – 07/23

My finished astrophoto of the 2.025 LJ away Owl Nebula M97 in the constellation Ursa Major. Collected some more light and new workflow (2024).

Astrophoto: Owl Nebula – Messier 97 – 05/23

Messier 97 – the first half, about 2 hours, of collected light with my VISAC at 1800mm.

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