MESSIER 97
(NGC 3587 or PK148+57.1)

The well known "Owl Nebula" gets its name from the two dark patches that resemble eyes. This planetary lies in the constellation Ursa Major.  Celestron Fastar 8 at f/1.95, PixCel 237.  This is a 600 second image consisting of five 120 second exposures Track and Accumulate using the AP900 with PEM correction engaged.  Unguided at -27.77 degrees Celsius.

M 97 RGB

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