Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  HD200099  ·  HD200775  ·  Iris Nebula  ·  LBN 475  ·  LBN 487  ·  LDN 1167  ·  LDN 1168  ·  LDN 1170  ·  LDN 1171  ·  LDN 1172  ·  LDN 1173  ·  LDN 1174  ·  NGC 7023  ·  PGC 2817439  ·  T Cep
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The Iris Nebula, Andy Elliott
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The Iris Nebula

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The Iris Nebula

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The Iris Nebula (also known as NGC 7023) is in the constellation of Cepheus.  It is a bright reflection nebula and is lit by a magnitude +7 star, which gives it its blue colour. The image also shows the large amount of dark interstellar dust in the area which blocks the background stars from view.

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The Iris Nebula, Andy Elliott