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NGC 7023 (the Iris Nebula) is a bright reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus, located about 1,300 light-years from Earth. It is illuminated by the young star HD 200775, whose light reflects off surrounding dust particles, creating its characteristic bluish appearance. The surrounding region also contains dark dust clouds and faint emission areas, making it an interesting target for astrophotography.
Acquisition: Skywatcher Quattro 8S (200/800) + ZWO ASI 585 MC PRO . Processed in PixInsight. 460 x 1min, UV/IR cut filter
u/CrowdedCrane — 8 days ago