Iris in the Dust – LBN 1148 and NGC 7023

Image Title: LDN 1148 & Iris Nebula

Copyright: Abobaker Abdullah

Date image was taken: July 25, 2025

Location: Saudi Arabia, Mastorah City

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: This image that I took shows two contrasting nebulae in the constellation Cepheus: the Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) on the left and the dark nebula LDN 1148 on the right. The Iris is a reflection nebula illuminated by the young star HD 200775, revealing complex structures of interstellar dust through scattered blue light. Meanwhile, LDN 1148 is a dense, cold molecular cloud an active site of low-mass star formation appearing dark due to its absorption of background starlight.

Equipment:
- ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
- Askar SQA85
- iOptron HAE69EC
- Antlia LRGB Pro 36mm

Integration:
- L: 48 X 300" (4 Hours)
- RGB: 12 X 300 (1 Hour / Each)

Processing:
- Pixinsight 
- PS

Bortle 3

Name: Abobaker Abdullah

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