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Iris Nebula
Iris Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Iris Nebula

Iris Nebula is a reflection type nebula located in the constellation Cepheus .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Iris Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Cepheus Cloud Complex
      1. Nebula type:
      2. reflection
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6.8
      1. Size:
      2. 18'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,300
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 7023
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C4

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.