VdB1 | |
Type: | Reflection |
Constellation: | Cassiopeia |
Epoch: | J2000.0 |
Dist Ly: | 1600 |
Dist Pc: | 491 |
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] Close to VdB 1 is the dark nebula LDN 1265. It is barely visible due to the brightness of Beta Cassiopeiae.[2]