Iris Nebula
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| Distance to Earth | 1,300 light years |
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| Magnitude | 6. 8 |
| Radius | 2. 9998 light years |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Distance | 1,300 ly |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 18' x 18' |
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| ID | 2993944 |
About Iris Nebula
The Iris Nebula, also known as NGC 7023 and Caldwell 4, is a bright reflection nebula and Caldwell object in the constellation Cepheus. NGC 7023 is actually the cluster within the nebula, LBN 487, and the nebula is lit by a magnitude +7 star, SAO 19158. It shines at magnitude +6. 8.
