| Object | Iris Nebula |
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| Description | The Iris Nebula is a bright reflection nebula, surounding the star cluster NGC 7023. The blue light of the nebula are clouds if intestallar dust reflecting the light of a cluster of bright young stars. The dark areas are clouds of dust obscuring the stars behind them. |
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| Scope | ES172ed |
| Camera | ST2000XCM |
| Mount | Losmandy G11 |
| Filters | Hutech LPS |
| Guiding | Self Guided |
| Exposure Info | 17 x 15 minute exposures (4.25 hours total) |
| Date | September 12, 2012 |
| Copyright | Photo copyright Thomas Kerns, Beluga Lake Observatory |