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Reflection Nebula

vdB 34

Van den Bergh 34 is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus, approximately 1,500 light-years away from Earth. This nebula reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around mid of December.

Names and Catalog numbers

  • van den Bergh 34 (vdB 34)

Position and the cosmic neighborhood

VdB 34 is situated in the constellation Auriga, part of a larger complex of nebulae and molecular clouds in the region. It is located near other interesting deep-sky objects, making it a rewarding target for wide-field astrophotography.

Nice to Know

  • VdB 34 is illuminated by the star AE Aurigae, which gives the nebula its characteristic blue color due to reflected starlight.
  • Astrophotographers often capture this nebula using long exposure times to reveal its faint details and intricate structures.
  • The nebula’s appearance can vary depending on the imaging techniques and filters used.
  • It is part of a larger star-forming region in Auriga.

Brightness, distance and size

VdB 34 is located approximately 1,500 light-years from Earth.

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