The gas and dust of intergalactic stellar creation glow with a delicate blue light reflected from a recently born star in the constellation, Cepheus. The stellar winds generated by the energetic magnitude 7 central star, SAO 19158 light up and shape the surrounding molecular clouds reminiscent of blue iris petals after which this lovely nebula was named.
Date Imaged: August 16 - 17, 2009
Lens: Borg 77ED f/5.5
Exposure: 4 hours
Mount: Losmandy Titan
August 16 - 17, 2009
Borg 77ED f/5.5
4 hours
Losmandy Titan
Camera: Atik 16HR
Filter: Baader LRGB 12,12,12,12 x 5min
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
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Atik 16HR
Baader LRGB 12,12,12,12 x 5min
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines