NGC7822 is a young star forming complex in Cepheus and is estimated to be about 2.900 ly distant.
The complex also contains a very hot star (an eclipsing binary system) which has a surface temperature of almost 45.000K. This star is one of the primary sources illuminating the surrounding nebula.
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| Name | NGC 7822 |
| Type | Emission nebula |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Right ascension | 00h 01m 09s |
| Declination | +67° 25′ 17″ |
| Distance | 2.900 ly |
| Other designations | Sh2-171, Cederblad 214 |
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