VdB 1

VdB1
Reflection nebula
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension	0h 11m
Declination	+57° 29′
Distance	1600 ly (491 pc)
Constellation	Cassiopeia
	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]^[3]

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.
↑ "vdB 1". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2026-07-22.

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[1] "APOD: 2012 October 26 - Reflection Nebula vdB1". apod.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-21.

[irida-2] 1 2 "VdB 1". Irida Observatory. Retrieved 2023-04-21.

[3] "vdB 1". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2026-07-22.

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