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12052025-Iris Nebula Wide
🌌 "The Bloom of the Iris Nebula" 🌌
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Basking in blue starlight, the Iris Nebula blooms like a celestial iris in the night sky.
The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) is a bright reflection nebula in Cepheus, made of gas and dust illuminated by a young, massive star at its heart. Light from that star scatters off tiny dust grains, bathing the nebula in a soft blue glow (much like Earth’s daytime sky). Striking red filaments weave through the cloud, hinting at complex organic molecules hidden within. This stellar nursery spans about 6 light-years and remains a favorite astrophotography target, offering clues about star formation and interstellar chemistry.
Constellation: Cepheus
Distance: ~1,300 ly
Coordinates: RA 21h01m36s, Dec +68°10′10″
Apparent Magnitude: 6.8
Dataset: Lazy Geek
Lights: 20x600" - ZWO ASI 2600 MC
Focal Lenght: 300 mm
Date: 02/02/2025
12052025-Iris Nebula Wide
🌌 "The Bloom of the Iris Nebula" 🌌
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www.instagram.com/ale_motta_astrofotografia
Basking in blue starlight, the Iris Nebula blooms like a celestial iris in the night sky.
The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) is a bright reflection nebula in Cepheus, made of gas and dust illuminated by a young, massive star at its heart. Light from that star scatters off tiny dust grains, bathing the nebula in a soft blue glow (much like Earth’s daytime sky). Striking red filaments weave through the cloud, hinting at complex organic molecules hidden within. This stellar nursery spans about 6 light-years and remains a favorite astrophotography target, offering clues about star formation and interstellar chemistry.
Constellation: Cepheus
Distance: ~1,300 ly
Coordinates: RA 21h01m36s, Dec +68°10′10″
Apparent Magnitude: 6.8
Dataset: Lazy Geek
Lights: 20x600" - ZWO ASI 2600 MC
Focal Lenght: 300 mm
Date: 02/02/2025