Image No. 26
NGC7023 in Cepheus
Located about 3.5 degrees south west of Beta Cephei (Alfirk). This is a wonderful example of a reflection nebula. Its unusual structure gave rise to the name, the Iris Nebula. The nebula is illuminated by light from the star (HD200775) in its center. The bright blue light seen here is due to light being reflected off dust particles that survived the star's birth.
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