NGC7023 - The Iris Nebula
Equipment :
Mount:
SkyWatcher EQ-6R Pro GoTo
Telescope:
Skywatcher Esprit 100/550 with SW Flattener
Camera:
ZWO ASI071 MC Pro
Guiding telescope:
Skywatcher Evoguide 50/242
Guiding Camera:
ZWO ASI290MM mini
Controller:
ZWO ASIAIR
Image Details
Objects
Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, NGC7023, T Cep, VdB139
Exp. data :
43 x 600s
Image capture date :
06-11. 07. 2020.
Observing Site
Nagybörzsöny - Hungary
E18°49'29" ; N47°55'57"
Short Description
(from wikipedia - the free encyclopedia)
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. It is located near the Mira-type variable star T Cephei, and near the bright magnitude +3.23 variable star Beta Cephei (Alphirk). It lies 1,300 light-years away and is six light-years across.