Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  Iris Nebula  ·  NGC 7023
The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023), Wintyfresh
The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023)
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The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023)

The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023), Wintyfresh
The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023)
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The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023)

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Starlight reflecting off of grains of dust gives the Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) its characteristic blue glow, while filaments of dark clouds conceal recently formed stars.
400x60", 380x120", 16x160", 88x180" ZWO asi2600mc-pro, Celestron 8" RASA, 2" Celestron LP filter
Skywatcher EQ8-R Pro guided by a ZWO asi290mc in a Skywatcher Evoguide 50.
Captured with NINA, processed in PixInsight

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The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023), Wintyfresh