Date Taken: March 23, 2020
Camera: ASI 1600
Telescope: AstroPhysics EDF 6 inch f/7 refractor
Focal Length: 1100mm
Field of View (FOV): xxx

Description:
Underexposed, needed more time on this one.
One of only four planetary nebulae listed in the Messier catalogue. This is a planetary nebula at an approximate distance of 2,030 light years from Earth. It is known for its distinctive shape, resembling a pair of owl-like eyes, that can be seen in larger telescopes. The estimated age of the Owl Nebula is about 8,000 years.

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