NGC 7023-Iris Nebula

Cepheus · 20-25/7/2017 · Officina Stellare Advanced RILA 400 f/5.25

About the target

The Iris Nebula also known as NGC 7023 is a bright reflection Nebula in constellation Cepheus.NGC 7023 is actually the cluster within the nebula LBN 487.

© Nikos Paschalis

Observing log

Object
NGC 7023 - Iris Nebula
Constellation
Cepheus
RA / DEC
21h:01m.35sec / +68° 10' 10''
Distance + Ap. Magnitude
1300 Light Years - 6..8
Date + Time
20-25/7/2017
Location
Remote imaging from “Nunki Observatory” - Skiathos
Optics
Officina Stellare Advanced RILA 400 f/5.25
Tools
The SKY X
Camera
SBIG STXL11002 with FW8G-STXL (Astrodon filters)
Exposure Time
Ha 3nm: 12 X 600 sec, RGB: 10 X 600sec
More Details
Environment Temperature: 25 °C Camera Temperature -35 °C
Mount
Paramount ME
Guiding
Self guided
Processing Details
Photoshop, Maxim DL v6, Pixinsight
Notes
Weather: Clear Transparence: Mediun Humidity: 70-75%