The Iris Nebula NGC7023 v2

by Anthony (Tony) Johnson

Objects in field: Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, LDN 1174, LBN 487

Equipment: Meade LX200 12" EMC, ZWO ASI2600MC Pro

Integration: 37h 45m

From Wikipedia; The Iris Nebula (also known as NGC 7023 or Caldwell 4) is a bright reflection nebula located about 1,300 light years from Earth in the constellation of Cepheus. It is six light-years across. The nebula is illuminated by a magnitude +7.4 star designated HD 200775. It is six light-years across. The nebula was discovered in 1794 by Sir William Herschel, a astronomer, where it was…