Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC7023 Reflection Nebula in Cepheus (Ir...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Aug 31 - 20:58

Uploaded

2022 Sep 01 - 16:49

Objects

The Iris Nebula (NGC7023)

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

20min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC7023 Reflection Nebula in Cepheus (Iris Nebula)

Title

NGC7023 Reflection Nebula in Cepheus (Iris Nebula)

About this image

This intricate reflection nebula is illuminated by a 7.4 mag. star, SAO 19158.

Diameter c.6ly. Distance c.1,300ly. Apparent mag. 6.8.

Bortle 7/8, no Moon.

Files associated with this observation

eVscope-20220831-205823 (2) (1280x960).jpg (790.6 kB)

Like this image

Nick Hewitt, Mark Fairfax, Callum Potter, David Basey

Comments

Mark Fairfax, 2022 Sep 02 - 11:05 UTC

Very nice image Alan!

Alan Thomas

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