The Iris #Nebula is a bright reflection nebula located about 1,300 light years from Earth in the constellation of #Cepheus.
The nebula is illuminated by a magnitude +7.4 star designated HD 200775. It is six light-years across.
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The Iris #Nebula is a bright reflection nebula located about 1,300 light years from Earth in the constellation of #Cepheus.
The nebula is illuminated by a magnitude +7.4 star designated HD 200775. It is six light-years across.