Cygnus

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Cygnus One of the most distinctive constellations, often nicknamed the Northern Cross. Its brightest star, Deneb, is the most luminous to the naked eye, 50,000 times the Sun's light. It forms part of the Northern Cross.

Cygnus

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Cygnus (swans) See ANATIDAE.