VdB 1
Small reflection nebula
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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]
| Reflection nebula | |
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| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
| Right ascension | 0h 11m |
| Declination | +57° 29′ |
| Distance | 1600 ly (491 pc) |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
