Michael Telesco of New Canaan, Connecticut

The Iris Nebula (LBN 487) is a reflection nebula 1,300 light-years away in Cepheus illuminated by the open star cluster NGC 7023 within it. The photographer obtained this data for this starless performance with a 2-inch range and 6.7-hour exposure at the 2023 Black Forest Star Party at Cherry Springs State Park under Bortle 2 skies.