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VdB 1

VdB 1 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. Close to VdB 1 is the dark nebula LDN 1265. It is barely visible due to the brightness of Beta Cassiopeiae.

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VdB1
Reflection nebula
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension0h 11m
Declination+57° 29′
Distance1600 ly   (491 pc)
ConstellationCassiopeia

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.12 Close to VdB 1 is the dark nebula LDN 1265. It is barely visible due to the brightness of Beta Cassiopeiae.2

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