Cygnus

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Cygnus
English Name:The Swan

Abbreviation:Cyg

Genitive:Cygni

Hemisphere:Northern

Season:summer

This easy to find constellation is also known as the Northern Cross. It's brightest star, Deneb, forms part of the summer triangle.

Map

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Cyg map.png

City Deepsky Project Objects

M39

NGC 6871

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