Small reflection nebula
VdB1Reflection nebula |
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Observation data: J2000.0 epoch |
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Right ascension | 0h 11m |
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Declination | +57° 29′ |
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Distance | 1600 ly (491 pc) |
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Constellation | Cassiopeia |
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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
- ^ "APOD: 2012 October 26 - Reflection Nebula vdB1". apod.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ a b "VdB 1". Irida Observatory. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
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