About Iris Nebula (C4)

Iris Nebula is a rewarding deep-sky target and presents itself as a diffuse object. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It does not reach a useful observing altitude today.

Nebulae benefit from filters, structure becomes clearer under good conditions.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

It appears more compact than typical clusters.

Type

Reflection Nebula

Constellation

Cepheus

Distance

1400 ly

Size

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Hard

Magnitude

6.8