The young, hot star in the center of this object is surrounded by clouds
of interstellar dust, which reflect the star's light creating this cosmic
flower. NGC 7023 is 1300 light years away and 6 light years across.

Image data:
Camera: SBIG ST-4000XCM
Exposure: 5 minutes x 21
Telescope: 10" Schmidt-Newtonian, Baader MPCC