Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  HD200775  ·  Iris Nebula  ·  LBN 475  ·  LBN 487  ·  LDN 1167  ·  LDN 1168  ·  LDN 1170  ·  LDN 1172  ·  LDN 1173  ·  LDN 1174  ·  NGC 7023  ·  T Cep
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NGC 7023 - The Iris Nebula in Cepheus, Fran D.
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NGC 7023 - The Iris Nebula in Cepheus

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NGC 7023 - The Iris Nebula in Cepheus, Fran D.
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NGC 7023 - The Iris Nebula in Cepheus

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NGC 7023 is a bright reflection nebula located about 1300 LY away in the constellation Cepheus. Dust surrounding a massive young 7th magnitude star (HD200775) reflects the light from this star, creating the predominantly blue light we see.

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NGC 7023 - The Iris Nebula in Cepheus, Fran D.