Object dossier

Iris Nebula

Reflection Nebula

Reflection nebula in Cepheus illuminated by a young star and surrounded by dusty brown and blue structures. A classic broadband target.

Facts

Catalog numbers
Ngc: NGC 7023
Constellation
Cepheus
Coordinates
RA: 21h 01m 40s
Dec: +68deg 10m 00s RA: 315.4167deg · Dec: 68.1667deg
Magnitude
6.8
Angular size
18 x 18
arcmin

Images

Widefield image of the Iris Nebula.
Iris Nebula Jun 30, 2025
Iris Nebula Jun 30, 2025
Image of the Iris Nebula.
Iris Nebula Jun 21, 2025
Iris Nebula Jun 21, 2025