Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  Iris Nebula  ·  LBN 475  ·  LBN 487  ·  LDN 1167  ·  LDN 1168  ·  LDN 1170  ·  LDN 1172  ·  LDN 1173  ·  LDN 1174  ·  NGC 7023  ·  VdB139
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NGC 7023, The Iris Nebula, Jared Willson
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NGC 7023, The Iris Nebula

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NGC 7023, The Iris Nebula

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The Iris Nebula is a beautiful reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. It is about six light years across and lies at a distance of roughly 1,300 light years. The cloud of gas and dust which surrounds the cluster of stars absorbs and scatters most of the blue and green light coming from the background stars, giving the dust a golden, orange glow.

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NGC 7023, The Iris Nebula, Jared Willson