Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  Iris Nebula  ·  NGC 7023
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NGC 7023 - Iris nebula and dust, Guillaume Gruntz
NGC 7023 - Iris nebula and dust
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NGC 7023 - Iris nebula and dust

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NGC 7023 - Iris nebula and dust, Guillaume Gruntz
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NGC 7023 - Iris nebula and dust

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Description

The Iris Nebula (also known as NGC 7023 and Caldwell 4) is a bright reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. The designation NGC 7023 refers to the open cluster within the larger reflection nebula designated LBN 487.
It lies 1,300 light-years away and is six light-years across.

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NGC 7023 - Iris nebula and dust, Guillaume Gruntz