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NGC 7023 Iris Nebula

The Iris Nebula, NGC 7023 and Caldwell 4, is a bright reflection nebula and Caldwell object in the constellation Cepheus.
NGC 7023 is actually a cluster within the nebula, LBN 487, and the nebula is lit by a magnitude +7 star, SAO 19158. Nebula apparent magnitude 6.8

LRGB Image taken 2 September 2006 from Lockwood Valley, California

Lum 150 minutes 1x binned, 5 min sub-exposures
RGB 45:45:45 minutes 2x binned, 5 min sub-exposures

Total Exposure Time = 4.75 hours

Camera: SBIG ST-10XE, Scope: Takahashi BRC-250, Mount: Paramount ME
Self-guided with integral guiding chip full exif

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bsanden23-Oct-2007 06:10
Really nice shot...good contrast and nice hues. Thx for sharing.