Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  Iris Nebula  ·  NGC 7023  ·  VdB139
Iris Nebula, Jonathan Eggleston
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Iris Nebula

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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. 

Distance to Earth: 1,300 light years
Magnitude: 6.8
Radius: 2.9998 light years
Constellation: Cepheus
Apparent magnitude (V): 6.8

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Iris Nebula, Jonathan Eggleston