Cygnus, the Swan

A constellation best seen overhead during summer evenings. Its brightest stars form a pattern that looks like a crucifix, so the constellation is also known as the Northern Cross. Its brightest star, Deneb, forms a point of the large Summer Triangle.

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Cygnus, the Swan The brightest stars of Cygnus form a cross, so...

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Northern Cross A star pattern with a double identity Sunday, December 23, 2012
Cygnus X-1 A giant star vanishes from view Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Colorful Beak The swan’s colorful beak Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Cygnus A “snowbird” that heads west instead of south Monday, July 30, 2012
V404 Cygni A dark star system that puts on a show Sunday, August 14, 2011
61 Cygni Possible homes for neighbors Saturday, August 13, 2011
Cygnus-X A bright, busy stellar neighborhood Thursday, August 11, 2011
More Deneb Too many targets, not enough time Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Deneb Nagging questions about a giant star Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Cygnus The impressive heart of the swan Monday, August 8, 2011
Nova Cygni 1975 A temporary tail feather for the swan Sunday, August 29, 2010
CTB 102 A giant but hidden stellar nursery Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Albireo
16 Cygni
Cygnus OB2
Deneb
Cygnus
Searching for Earths
Cygnus X-1

Featured Images

Artist's concept of Cygnus X-1, with X-ray image shown in inset
 Powerhouse Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Infrared view of starbirth in the vast nebula complex Cygnus X
 Busy Nursery Friday, January 13, 2012
A Wispy Swan Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Staring Into Space Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Stellar Odd Couple Thursday, November 6, 2008

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