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Cygnus is the 16th largest constellation in the night sky, occupying an area of 804 square degrees. It lies in the fourth quadrant of the northern hemisphere (NQ4) and can be seen at latitudes between +90° and -40°. The neighboring constellations are Cepheus, Draco, Lacerta, Lyra, Pegasus, and Vulpecula.
For those aiming to view the beautiful constellation from the Southern Hemisphere, during the months of July and August, Cygnus can be seen in the northeastern sky from about 9 – 10 pm as it moves west throughout the night.
8 Μαρ 2016 · Cygnus contains one of the most easily recognisable asterisms in the sky, the Northern Cross, which is made up of the stars Deneb, (Alpha Cygni), Delta Cygni, Albireo (Beta Cygni), a beautiful double star, Giena (Epsilon Cygni), and Sadr (Gamma Cygni), in the centre of the group. – Deneb (Alpha Cygni) is a blue-white supergiant (A2 Ia ...
8 Ιαν 2024 · Cygnus can be found in the sky by locating the constellations of Lyra or Vulpecula. Cygnus is an exciting constellation to explore, offering the spectacular Fireworks Galaxy, a favorite amongst stargazers.
Alt: 27.65 ° Az: 305.07 ° Direction: North-West. Cygnus (pronounced ˈsɪɡnəs) is the Latin name of a large constellation (in fact it extends itself for about 40 degrees across the sky) situated north of the celestial equator. As such, it is more easily visible from the northern hemisphere.
Located in the northern sky, Cygnus, the Swan, is one of the most recognizable constellations due to its prominent cross shape. 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.
Cygnus is the 16th largest constellation and is easily recognisable for its distinctive cross pattern that resembles a swan in diving flight. It sits in the plane of the Milky Way and is rich with sky objects. These include two open star clusters, M29 and M39, which areboth easily seen with a decent pair of binoculars.
