Cygnus, the Swan

Meaning “the swan” in Latin, Cygnus remains the most prominent constellation in the Northern Hemisphere. Cygnus is the 16th largest constellation in the sky with an area of 804 square degrees. Cygnus is associated with many myths in Greek mythos, most notably when Zeus transformed into a swan to seduce the Spartan Queen Leda.

Cygnus only has six officially named stars: Albireo, Aljanah, Azelfafage, Deneb, Fawaris, and Sadr. Additionally, two meteor showers are associated with the constellation: the October Cygnids and the Kappa Cygnids.

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NAME: The Swan

AREA (in square degrees): 803.983

QUADRANT: NQ4

VISIBLE BETWEEN LATITUDES: 90°N – 40°S