NGC7023 - The Iris Nebula

[swag72]

The Iris Nebula, also NGC 7023 and Caldwell 4, is a bright reflection nebula in the constellation of Cepheus. It lies 1,300 light-years away and is six light-years across. The colours are from the bright star in the middle reflecting in the dust and gas of the area.

This is a total of almost 350 exposures, ranging in shutter speed of 60 seconds to 300 seconds. It was taken over about 3 weeks as the weather wasn't good and also the moon plays a bit part in 'normal colour' imaging.

Hope that you like it.


NGC7023 (The Iris nebula) por swag72, en Flickr

 

[jamiewednesday]

Good. And. Grief.

 

[swag72]

Good. And. Grief.

Cheers

 

[Craig20264]

Great work Sara, and worth every minute.

 

[jakeblu]

Your technical ability for this type of shot is astounding and I am never disappointed by your photo posts. 6 light years across I mean, that's like forever! Brilliant work once again Sara

 

[Cobra]

Another amazing image Sara


(And as always I can see a face in there too
It looks like a mouse with wide thick lips )

 

[swag72]

Thanks Craig, Steve and Chris - Glad that you like it!

@chris - Goodness only knows what goes on in that head of yours

 

[Cobra]

@chris - Goodness only knows what goes on in that head of yours

My Psychiatrist often say's that too

 

[jbw]

Excellent astronomical and photographic skills resulting in a stunning image of a difficult target.
Great stuff - keep 'em coming !
James

 

[swag72]

My Psychiatrist often say's that too

Thanks James - Appreciate you looking

 

[Kev.s]

Staggering, just excellent.

 

[swag72]

Thanks Kev - Glad you like it

 

[Barney Strumble]

What a stunning image, the distance is almost incomprehensible, but you've captured so well, amazing! I can also see the mouse peering over the constellation btw.

 

[swag72]

Thanks - Glad you like it!! I see no mouse though