Iris Nebula
NGC 7023
천체 데이터
- 카탈로그 지정명
- C4
- 유형
- ReflectionNebula
- 별자리
- Cepheus
- 등급
- 6.8
- 적경
- 21h 01m 48.0s
- 적위
- +68° 12' 00.0"
- 거리
- 1,300 광년
- 각크기
- 18
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Iris Nebula 소개
설명
The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) is a bright reflection nebula in Cepheus, about 1,300 light-years away. It is illuminated by the young B-type star HD 200775 at its center. The blue reflection nebula spans about 6 arcminutes and is surrounded by a large region of dusty nebulosity.
관측 팁
Visible as a hazy glow around a bright star in a 4-inch telescope. Larger scopes (8-inch and up) begin to show the nebula's shape. No nebula filter is needed since it is a reflection nebula. Best observed in autumn evenings.
역사
Discovered by William Herschel on October 18, 1794. The Iris Nebula has become one of the most popular astrophotography targets, revealing intricate dust structures and beautiful blue hues in long exposures.
재미있는 사실
The Iris Nebula contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the surrounding dust. Deep images show red fluorescent emission from these carbon-based molecules alongside the blue reflected starlight.
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Skybred Mar 2, 2026