Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  Iris Nebula  ·  NGC 7023  ·  PGC 2817439  ·  VdB139
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NGC7023 Iris Nebula in Cepheus, Mau_Bard
NGC7023 Iris Nebula in Cepheus, Mau_Bard

NGC7023 Iris Nebula in Cepheus

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NGC7023 Iris Nebula in Cepheus, Mau_Bard
NGC7023 Iris Nebula in Cepheus, Mau_Bard

NGC7023 Iris Nebula in Cepheus

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Description

The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023, 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 or VdB139.
The nebula, which shines at magnitude +6.8, is illuminated by a magnitude +7.4 star designated HD 200775. It lies 1300 light-years away and is six light-years across.

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NGC7023 Iris Nebula in Cepheus, Mau_Bard