NGC 7023 (Iris Nebula)

Iris nebula

LRGB image

 

 

Target Information

  • ALTERNATIVE DESIGNATION(S):  Caldwell 4
  • TYPE:  reflection nebula
  • CONSTELLATION:  Cepheus
  • DISTANCE:  1,300 light years

Imaging Information

  • IMAGING DATE(S):  August 2015
  • L:  10 min subs x 30, Bin 1×1
  • R:  5 min subs x 19, Bin 2×2
  • G:  5 min subs x 20, Bin 2×2
  • B:  5 min subs x 19, Bin 2×2
  • TOTAL EXPOSURE TIME:  590 mins = 9.8 hrs

Equipment

  • TELESCOPE:  Takahashi TOA-130F
  • MOUNT:  Software Bisque Paramount ME
  • CAMERA:  SBIG STL-11000XM
  • GUIDING:  TC-237 (internal autoguide chip)
  • FILTERS:  Astrodon
  • IMAGE ACQUISITION SOFTWARE:  TheSkyX, CCDAP5
  • PROCESSING SOFTWARE:  PixInsight