NGC 7023 / Iris Nebula / C4

NameIris Nebula
Designation(s)NGC 7023, C4, LBN 487
Object Type(s)Reflection Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationCepheus
Date and Time Observed2023-10-01 22:30:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 91.3 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 26m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThis is a beautiful reflection nebula, much brighter than most. This was an early capture with my EdgeHD... I had an earlier capture of the Iris with my C9.25 which I'll try to dig up, but was not nearly as beautiful as this one.
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