Delta Cygni (δ Cygni, abbreviated Delta Cyg, δ Cyg) is a binary star of a combined third-magnitude in the constellation of Cygnus. It is also part of...
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Albireo (redirect from Beta Cygni)
system. Although designated 'beta', it is fainter than Gamma Cygni, Delta Cygni, and Epsilon Cygni and is the fifth-brightest point of light in the constellation...
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and consists of the brightest stars in Cygnus: Deneb, Sadr, Gienah, Delta Cygni and Albireo. The 'head' of the cross, Deneb, is also part of the Summer...
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close enough to be taken as marking the pole, while third-magnitude Delta Cygni will be a more helpful pole star, at a distance of 3° from celestial...
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Deneb (redirect from Alpha Cygni)
consisting of Deneb, Gamma Cygni, Delta Cygni, 30 Cygni, Nu Cygni, Tau Cygni, Upsilon Cygni, Zeta Cygni and Epsilon Cygni. Consequently, the Chinese name...
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consisting of Gamma Cygni, Delta Cygni, 30 Cygni, Alpha Cygni, Nu Cygni, Tau Cygni, Upsilon Cygni, Zeta Cygni and Epsilon Cygni. Consequently, the Chinese...
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consisting of Epsilon Cygni, Gamma Cygni, Delta Cygni, 30 Cygni, Alpha Cygni, Nu Cygni, Tau Cygni, Upsilon Cygni and Zeta Cygni. Consequently, the Chinese...
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these stars: Gamma Cygni, Delta Cygni, 30 Cygni, Alpha Cygni, Nu Cygni, Tau Cygni, Upsilon Cygni, Zeta Cygni and Epsilon Cygni. Gamma Cygni is known as 天津一...
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480 Epsilon Cygni Binary star system 2.50 Beta Scorpii Sextenary star system 2.52 2.51 Delta Centauri Star 2.53 Alpha Ceti Star 2.53 Delta Leonis Star...
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61 Cygni /ˈsɪɡni/ is a binary star system in the constellation Cygnus, consisting of a pair of K-type dwarf stars that orbit each other in a period of...
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halfway between the bright stars Deneb and Delta Cygni as part of the Northern Cross. It is situated south of 31 Cygni, and northeast of the star cluster NGC...
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The north pole of Neptune points to a spot midway between Gamma and Delta Cygni. Its south pole star is Gamma Velorum. Judging by the color of its atmosphere...
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AZ Cygni (BD+45 3349) is a large red supergiant (M3 Iab) in the constellation of Cygnus. Located 2,090 parsecs (6,800 ly) from Earth, it has been studied...
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Uranometria, Alpha, Beta and Gamma Cygni form the pole of a cross, while Delta and Epsilon form the cross beam. The nova P Cygni was then considered to be the...
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List of Star Trek regions of space (redirect from Delta Quadrant)
the Rigel (Beta Orionis) systems; the Alpha Quadrant contains Tellar (61 Cygni), Trill, and Betazed. The Dominion, which is one of the most aggressive...
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simple geometric shapes. The Summer Triangle of Deneb, Altair, and Vega – α Cygni, α Aquilae, and α Lyrae – is prominent in the northern hemisphere summer...
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conditions it lies close to the zenith during the night, northeast of Delta Cygni. It is considered an aesthetically pleasant object for amateur astronomers...
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X Cygni is a variable star in the northern constellation of Cygnus, abbreviated X Cyg. This is a Delta Cephei variable that ranges in brightness from an...
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29 Cygni is a single star in the northern constellation of Cygnus. It is dimly visible to the naked eye as a white-hued star with an apparent visual magnitude...
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Delta Pavonis, Latinized from δ Pavonis, is a single star in the southern constellation of Pavo. It has an apparent visual magnitude of 3.56, making it...
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Variable star (section Alpha Cygni variables)
Goodricke gave the correct explanation of its variability in 1784. Chi Cygni was identified in 1686 by G. Kirch, then R Hydrae in 1704 by G. D. Maraldi...
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designation HD 37836. In 1957 it was noted that its spectral lines show a P Cygni profile. HD 37836 is an extremely luminous blue supergiant with parameters...
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Eta Canis Majoris (category Alpha Cygni variables)
next few million years.[citation needed] Eta CMa is classified as an Alpha Cygni-type variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +2.38 to +2...
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Motto of the City of Westminster custos morum keeper of morals A censor cygnis insignis distinguished by its swans Motto of Western Australia cygnus inter...
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Classical Cepheid variable (redirect from Delta Cephei variable)
the bump can be seen on the ascending branch of the light curve (e.g. X Cygni), but for period longer than 20 days the resonance disappears. A minority...
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times and diameter around 80 times that of the Sun. Classified as an Alpha Cygni type variable star, Aludra varies in brightness from magnitude 2.38 to 2...
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Tau Cygni, Latinised from τ Cygni, is a binary star system in the constellation Cygnus, approximately 69 light years away from Earth. This visual binary...
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crow", although on modern charts it marks the left wing. The star Epsilon Cygni also bore this traditional name and Gamma Corvi was referred to as Gienah...
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August 6". Gematsu. Retrieved July 24, 2024. Romano, Sal (June 8, 2024). "CYGNI: All Guns Blazing launches August 6". Gematsu. Retrieved June 9, 2024. Romano...
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GJ 1245 (redirect from V1581 Cygni)
are active flare stars, and the pair are collectively designated V1581 Cygni. The largest of the three stars, GJ 1245 A (G 208-44 A) is only 12% the...
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