Albireo (β Cygni), located in the constellation Cygnus, is a visually striking double star system easily observable due to its contrasting colors. Albireo's components, Beta1 (magnitude 3.4, golden ...

Using ESA's INTEGRAL spacecraft, astronomers have detected exceptionally bright X-ray flares from the Cygnus X-1 X-ray binary system. This is the first time that such strong flaring activity has been ...

Almost directly overhead in this month’s early-evening Colorado sky, an observer can view one of summertime’s more prominent constellations, Cygnus the Swan. The principal stars of this constellation ...

CYGNUS the swan is a beautiful constellation filled with plenty of interesting stars and deep-sky objects. It is visible this time of year almost anywhere in the world: in the northern hemisphere it ...

The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.

September’s superb nocturnal sights are redoubled this year with an extravagant bestowal of stunning beauties wedded to a wandering dazzler. September is a time to soar. Beneath dark skies, look ...

I have some news to to share. And I suggest you take this lying down. Literally. The next clear night, sprawl on your back and look straight up. Almost directly overhead you'll face a swan of stars ...

Have you ever noticed a constellation while driving at night and wondered what it was? Or looked up after dark and wondered what you were looking at? The night sky appears is constantly changing, ...