Object Information
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NGC 7023
The Iris Nebula

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Image Acquisition/Processing Information
Designation: NGC 7023
Constellation: Cepheus
Object Type: Reflection Nebula
Object Name: Iris Nebula
Year of Discovery 1794
Telescope: 12.5" RCOS Ritchey-Chretien
CCD Camera: SBIG STL-4020M
Mount: Paramount
Filter: AstroDon LRGB filters
Date: October 10 and 12, 2007
Location: Mayhill, NM
Subexposures: 12 to 16-10 minute subexposures
through each filter
Total Exposure Time: 9.0 hours
Image Processing Software: CCDStack, Registar,
Photoshop CS2