NGC 7023 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus.  It shines by the relected light of
 the bright star SAO129123.  It hides a young star cluster within and lies 1,300 LY distrant.



October 10, 2009
14" Meade LX200  f/6.3
Canon Digital Rebel 500D / Modified (Hutech)
120 Minutes / 24x300s@ 800ASA
Orion StarShoot AutoGuider
Skyhawk Observatory, West Bend, WI
Rick Kazmierski