The Iris Nebula, also known as NGC 7023, is a bright reflection nebula and in the constellation Cepheus. NGC 7023 is actually the cluster within the nebula, LBN 487, and the nebula is lit by a magnitude +7 star, SAO 19158. It lies 1,300 light-years away and is six light-years across.
NGC 7023, Iris nebula
The Iris Nebula, also known as NGC 7023, is a bright reflection nebula and in the constellation Cepheus. NGC 7023 is actually the cluster within the nebula, LBN 487, and the nebula is lit by a magnitude +7 star, SAO 19158. It lies 1,300 light-years away and is six light-years across.
Photographed with APO107 refractor telescope and Atik 360EX monochrome CCD camera in Åva, September 2019. First use of my new EQ6R mount. Exposure was 30 min RGB and 12 min L.