How to find Nébuleuse du Hibou (M97)
This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Ursa Major as the main sky landmark.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach Nébuleuse du Hibou (M97).
Nébuleuse du Hibou (M97) is 14° above the horizon toward the Northwest.
Use Ursa Major as the large-scale sky landmark before following the numbered route.
