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Rodney Pommier from Portland, Oregon The Iris Nebula (NGC 7023), also known as LBN 487, lies some 1,400 light-years away in Cepheus, reflecting the blue light of its central star. This young star is emerging from its cocoon, sweeping out a cavity within the larger surrounding dark cloud LDN 1174. The imager collected 10 hours Continue reading "The Iris blooms" The post The Iris blooms appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .
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