A stunning deep-space image of the Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) in the constellation Cepheus. The nebula's vibrant blue and reddish hues are beautifully contrasted against a backdrop of countless stars and interstellar dust. The image showcases the nebula's six light-year span and complex structure, including central filaments glowing with photoluminescence.
Astronomy Picture from 06/05/2016
NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160506.html
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