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The Iris Nebula |
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About This Photograph
The dramatic Iris nebula lies in the constellation of Cepheus at a distance of about 1,400 light years. We see the gentle wisps of dust and gas mainly by reflection of light from the brilliant star within.
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Technical Details |
| Optics: | 14" f/10 RCOS Ritchey-Chrétien Cassegrain. | | Mount: | Astro-Physics AP1200GTO. | | Camera: | STL-11000XM. | | Filters: | SBIG standard RGB. | | Dates/Times: | 16 July 2004. | | Location: | The Ranch of Many Prickly Things, near Segovia, Texas. | | Exposure Details: | LRGB = 150:30:20:40 minutes (10-minute individual exposures). | |
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