NGC 7023, the Iris nebula

Constellation: Cepheus

The Iris nebula is a bright reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. The designation NGC 7023 refers to the open cluster within the larger reflection nebula LBN 487. It is 1’300 Ly from Earth.

Telescope & Mount:

Orion Optics UK ODK10 on a GM1000HPS mount

Imaging:

Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (bin 2×2)

Data:
L: 93x120s
R: 40x120s
G: 39x120s
B: 45x120s

Total integration time: 7h 14′

A wide field view of the Iris nebula and dark nebulae to its south west.

Telescope & Mount:

Takahashi Epsilon 180 F/2.8 Astrograph on a Paramount MX mount

Imaging:

Camera: ZWO ASI 2400MC Pro

Data: 94x240s

Total integration time: 6h 16′