Infrared Iris

NASA's image library records Infrared Iris.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This cloud of glowing gas is the Iris nebula, also called NGC 7023.as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. It lies 1,300 light-years away in the Cepheus constellation.

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A CLOSER LOOK

This cloud of glowing gas is the Iris nebula, also called NGC 7023.as seen in infrared light by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. It lies 1,300 light-years away in the Cepheus constellation.

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NASA Image and Video LibraryInfrared Iris

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