Caldwell 4 – the Iris Nebula in Cepheus. This reflection nebula sits about 1,120 light-years away, where a bright central star illuminates surrounding interstellar dust in delicate blue petals. It reaches culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in early August.
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