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Cygnus the Swan is a constellation that lies atop the Milky Way. Its brightest star, Deneb, is part of the Summer Triangle.
EarthSky readers shared two amazing September deep sky photographs with us: the Cygnus Loop, a nebula that stretches into Vulpecula, and Bode's Galaxy, aka M81.
On August 10, the uncrewed NG-16 Cygnus cargo launch takes place on Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
The Summer Triangle consists of 3 bright stars - Vega, Deneb and Altair - in 3 different constellations. Deneb also represents the tail of Cygnus the Swan.
Deneb marks the Tail of Cynus the Swan. At the same time, it marks the head of a crosslike pattern - an asterism - known as the Northern Cross.
When astronomers aimed the Very Large Array at the well-studied galaxy Cygnus A, they were surprised to find a bright new object near the galaxy’s core. Supernova explosion, or a second supermassive black hole?
Scientists aboard an aircraft caught the impressive streak and final breakup of the Orbital ATK Cygnus supply ship, as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere on June 22.
Commercial space station resupply launch success! The Cygnus spacecraft is at last on its way to the International Space Station, carrying vital food and supplies.
Young cosmic rays, with energies like those produced in powerful particle accelerators on Earth, are coming from the direction of the constellation Cygnus.
Visible planets and night sky guide for September 2024. Look for the moon near comet C/2023 A3. It could become one of the brightest comets in years!
If you're new to observing the night sky, check out our top 10 stargazing tips for beginners. We'll help you explore and expand your love for astronomy.
Enjoy this gallery of deep-sky photos for August 2024 from our EarthSky community. If you have a great photo to share, send it in too. We love to see them!
The Great Rift or Dark Rift is a darkened swath of the Milky Way where new stars are forming. It's best seen from a rural location away from light pollution.
Sagitta the Arrow is a dim constellation that lies inside the Summer Triangle. It contains one Messier object, a small globular cluster.
Delphinus the Dolphin is a petite constellation that looks like the animal it's supposed to represent. Look for the dolphin leaping under the Summer Triangle.
Enjoy this gallery of deep-sky photos for July 2024 from our EarthSky community. If you have a great photo to share, send it in too. We love to see them!
The Northern Cross is an asterism - or recognizable pattern of stars - within the constellation Cygnus the Swan. Learn how to find it in your sky here.
Vulpecula the Fox is a small constellation inside the Summer Triangle. Amateur astronomers go here to spot the Coathanger Cluster and the Dumbbell Nebula.
There's a noticeable star pattern called the Summer Triangle in the east on July and August evenings. Its brightest star is blue-white Vega.
Star trails are long-exposure photographs of stars taken as Earth turns, resulting in streaks of light across the sky. Here's how to photograph star trails.