Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  Iris Nebula  ·  NGC 7023  ·  VdB139
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IC7023 - The Iris, Adrenaline
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IC7023 - The Iris

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IC7023 - The Iris

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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.

This image was taken with my new ASI294MC + StellaLyra GSO 6" RC ungudied on my CEM25-EC mount. Although pretty low in the night sky the north-east horizon is particularly dark from my location so the Iris was worth a shot.

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IC7023 - The Iris, Adrenaline