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(IAAC) Obj: M97 (Owl nebula) - Inst: 20" f/4.4 Dobsonian



Observer:N.J.Martin
Your skill:intermediate
Date and UT of observation:1-3 December 1997 00.00-03.00 UT
Location & latitude:near Ayr South West Scotland lat 55 24'56"
Site classification:bright rural
Limiting magnitude (visual):6 (zenith) 
Seeing (1 to 5 - best to worst):2-3
Moon up (phase?):No
Instrument:20" f4.4 Dobsonian
Magnification:X150, X250
Filters used:None, OIII, UHC
Objects: M97 (Owl nebula)
Category: planetary nebula
Constellation:Ursa Major
Object data:mag 11.4  size 202"
Description With no filter the nebula was a large pale disc filling about
1/4 of the field of a 15 mm Plossl. The 'eyes' were not very obvious. Using
a 9mm eyepiece with an OIII filter the nebula was clearly non uniform, dark
features were clearly visible but at first glance the nebula had a more
foamy than owl like look. With study the circular nature of the two central
dark patches and a third near the edge, became apparent. The Owl is a 
fascinating and rewarding object.

Regrettably since these were found using digital setting circles there is no
finder information for these objects.
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|   nmartin@bonnyton.u-net.com    |
|"There are more things in heaven and earth ... than are dreamt of in your
philosophy"   (Hamlet, Act 1, Sc. 5)  |

Bonnyton House, Ayrshire,Scotland, UK. lat 55 24'56" N long 4 26' 00" W
Altitude 150 m.
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