- 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 Cross)
- 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 the Gamma Cygni Nebula (IC 1318)
- The Constellation Cygnus | Facts, Location, Photos and Mythology
The Cygnus constellation is associated with several myths The most notable of which is the legend of Cycnus and Phaeton’s (mortal son of Helios, God of Sun) friendship
- 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
- Cygnus the Swan flies along the Milky Way - EarthSky
It is located in the constellation Cygnus, approximately 2,400 light-years away from Earth It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784, a renowned British astronomer ”
- Cygnus Constellation Mythology and History - Stellar Discovery
In this post, I will delve into the history of the Cygnus constellation from its earliest origins and the varied mythology that surrounds it, through to its modern acceptance as an officially recognised constellation in our night sky
- Cygnus | Bright Star, Northern Cross, Milky Way | Britannica
The Milky Way Galaxy runs through Cygnus This constellation also contains such notable objects as Cygnus X-1, the first known black hole; the Cygnus Loop, a large supernova remnant; and the North American Nebula, a cloud of interstellar gas shaped much like that continent
- Cygnus Constellation - Key Facts, Star Map, Mythology
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 Triangle, together with Aquila in Altair, and Lyra in Vega
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