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  1. Cygnus (constellation) - Wikipedia

    Cygnus is one of the most recognizable constellations of the northern summer and autumn, and it features a prominent asterism known as the Northern Cross (in contrast to the Southern …

  2. Cygnus Constellation (the Swan): Stars, Myth, Facts, Location ...

    Cygnus, the Swan, is one of the largest northern constellations. Recognizable for the Northern Cross, it is home to the bright supergiant Deneb, the North America Nebula (NGC 7000) and …

  3. The Constellation Cygnus | Facts, Location, Photos and Mythology

    The Cygnus constellation is considered to be one of the most interesting areas of the night sky, due to the many deep-sky objects found within it. The “Swan” star pattern is easily …

  4. List of stars in Cygnus - Wikipedia

    This is the list of notable stars in the constellation of Cygnus, sorted by decreasing apparent magnitude. Name B F Var HD HIP RA Dec vis. mag. abs. mag. Dist. Sp. class Notes Deneb:

  5. Cygnus constellation: Facts about the swan | Space

    May 6, 2020 · Cygnus the swan is a distinctive cross-shaped constellation best seen in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer and fall months around September. The celestial …

  6. Cygnus Constellation | Star Map & Facts | Go Astronomy

    As a rich constellation in a densely star-packed region of the Milky Way, Cygnus has been a cornerstone of mythologies, a guiding post for navigators, and a treasure trove for astronomers.

  7. Cygnus Constellation - Features And Facts - The Planets

    Cygnus constellation is one of the most prominent constellations in the northern hemisphere. It is also known as the Swan constellation, because its name translates to “the swan” in Latin. …

  8. Cygnus | Bright Star, Northern Cross, Milky Way | Britannica

    Cygnus, constellation in the northern sky at about 21 hours right ascension and 40° north in declination. The brightest star in Cygnus is Deneb, the 19th brightest star in the sky. Along …

  9. Cygnus Constellation - Key Facts, Star Map, & Mythology

    Mar 8, 2016 · Cygnus is a familiar northern constellation with its brightest star, Deneb, marking the tail of the swan it depicts. This beautiful blue supergiant also forms part of the Summer …

  10. A guide to the constellation Cygnus

    Cygnus the Swan is a constellation in the northern hemisphere and one of the most prominent and easily recognisable star patterns in the summer and autumn night sky. Cygnus was …

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