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VdB 1 (LBN 578, or Magakian 3) is a small reflection nebula in the constellationCassiopeia. 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 nebulaLDN 1265. It is barely visible due to the brightness of Beta Cassiopeiae.