NGC7023 - The Iris Nebula
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Landgraaf
GSO 8" f4 Newton + MPCC
Baader UHC-S
Losmandy G-11
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Atik 1HS, 60/700 Achro & Guidedog
Canon 350D
12 x 300 sec @ ISO800
1h
Canon 350D
12 x 300 sec @ ISO800
1h
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1300 light years away this beautiful reflection nebula can be found in the constellation Cepheus. The light of the central mag 7 star (SAO 19158) is reflected by the large amount of dust particles still surrounding it. Supposedly the central star is less than 5000 years old !
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Bad sky conditions and high temperatures at night.
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