| Reflection nebula | |
|---|---|
|  | |
| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 0h 11m | 
| Declination | +57° 29′ | 
| Distance | 1600 ly (491 pc) | 
| Constellation | Cassiopeia | 
VdB 1 (LBN 578, or Magakian 3) is a small reflection nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies a few arcminutes to the south-east of the bright yellow-hued giant star Beta Cassiopeiae, officially named Caph. VdB 1 lies about 1,600 light-years away.[1][2] Close to VdB 1 is the dark nebula LDN 1265. It is barely visible due to the brightness of Beta Cassiopeiae.[2]
References
- ↑ "APOD: 2012 October 26 - Reflection Nebula vdB1". apod.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- 1 2 "VdB 1". Irida Observatory. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
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