VdB1

Small reflection nebula
VdB1
Reflection nebula
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension0h 11m
Declination+57° 29′
Distance1600 ly   (491 pc)
ConstellationCassiopeia
See also: Lists of nebulae

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

  1. ^ "APOD: 2012 October 26 - Reflection Nebula vdB1". apod.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  2. ^ a b "VdB 1". Irida Observatory. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
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