Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  Iris Nebula  ·  NGC 7023
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NGC7023 The Iris Nebula, Ed Litoborski
NGC7023 The Iris Nebula
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NGC7023 The Iris Nebula

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NGC7023 The Iris Nebula, Ed Litoborski
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NGC7023 The Iris Nebula

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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 HD 200775

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NGC7023 The Iris Nebula, Ed Litoborski