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Cygnus · Cyg

Hercules family · northern sky · Best in August–October

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Cygnus

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About Cygnus

In Greek myth Cygnus was Zeus disguised as a swan. Its bright stars form the famous 'Northern Cross'. The constellation also hosts Cygnus X-1, one of the first black holes ever identified.

Chart: IAU / Sky & Telescope, CC BY 4.0