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Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, Greg Meyer MD
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Iris Nebula, NGC 7023

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Iris Nebula, NGC 7023

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Description

The Iris Nebula. Dusty nebular material surrounds a hot, young star. The dominant color of the brighter reflection nebula is blue, characteristic of dust grains reflecting starlight.
Cataloged: NGC 7023
Distance from Earth: 1,300 light-years.

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Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, Greg Meyer MD

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