Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  Iris Nebula  ·  NGC 7023
NGC 7023/LBN 487 - The Iris Nebula, AstroAdventures
NGC 7023/LBN 487 - The Iris Nebula
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NGC 7023/LBN 487 - The Iris Nebula

NGC 7023/LBN 487 - The Iris Nebula, AstroAdventures
NGC 7023/LBN 487 - The Iris Nebula
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NGC 7023/LBN 487 - The Iris Nebula

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The Iris Nebula 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. The nebula, which shines at magnitude +6.8, is illuminated by a magnitude +7.4 star designated SAO 19158.

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NGC 7023/LBN 487 - The Iris Nebula, AstroAdventures