cygnus_(constellation)
Cygnus (the Swan) is a constellation located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. Its brightest star is Deneb (star), part of the Summer Triangle
Cygnus is an easily recognizable constellation. It resembles a stick figure of a bird with a short tail and long neck, hence resembling its namesake. Due to its bright cross-like central part, it is also known as the Northern Cross.
h5. Example shapes
* !asset #21153914
* !asset #21153905: The Northern Cross is highlighted
* !asset #21153906
* !asset #21153912: Rare
h5. Example posts
* post #157764, within its namesake
* post #920356, in the center
* post #4753243
* post #5489736, leftmost constellation
h5. Neighboring constellations
* Cepheus (constellation)
* Draco (constellation)
* Lacerta (constellation)
* Lyra (constellation)
* Pegasus (constellation)
* Vulpecula (constellation)
h4. External links
* Wikipedia: Cygnus
* Study-Style (JP): Cygnus
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