The Iris #Nebula is a bright reflection nebula located about 1,300 light years from Earth in the constellation of #Cepheus.

The nebula is illuminated by a magnitude +7.4 star designated HD 200775. It is six light-years across.

Some #stars spin really fast! #AlphaCephei, also known as #Alderamin, is the brightest star in the constellation #Cepheus the King. Astronomers are intrigued by this star because it spins at such a fast rate. #astronomy 🌌🌟

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📸 M. Zhao.