Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  NGC 7023
NGC7023, the Iris Nebula, mads0100
NGC7023, the Iris Nebula
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NGC7023, the Iris Nebula

NGC7023, the Iris Nebula, mads0100
NGC7023, the Iris Nebula
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NGC7023, the Iris Nebula

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NGC7023, the Iris Nebula. Located roughly 1023 l-y from Earth, this stellar nursery in the constellation Cepheus is named after the flower that bears its name. It color is due to the light being reflected off of the dust surrounding a bright blue star.

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NGC7023, the Iris Nebula, mads0100