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NGC 7023 -- Iris Nebula
Object
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Type |
Reflection Nebula |
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Constellation |
Cepheus |
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Distance |
1,300 light years |
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Magnitude |
6.8 |
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Size |
18 x 18 arc-min |
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Notes |
Also known as Caldwell 4 |
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Image
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Date |
2010-08-13 |
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Place |
Comanche Springs |
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Exposure Data |
CRGB 100:60:60:60 mins @ -5 C |
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C 20x5, R 12x5, G 12x5, B 12x5 min |
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Notes |
All filters binned 1x1 |
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Equipment
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Optics |
Takahashi TOA-150 |
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Focal Length |
1100 mm @f/7.3 |
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Mount |
Paramount ME |
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Camera |
SBIG ST-10XME |
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Focuser |
RoboFocus |
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Filters |
CFW-10, Astrodon CRGB |
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Software |
TheSky6, CCDSoft, CCDAutopilot4, CCDStack 2+, PixInsight, PhotoShop CS6 |
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Reprocessed on 07/10/2023 |