Cygnus (redirected from genus Cygnus)

Cygnus (sĭg`nəs) [Lat.,=the swan], northern constellation located SE of Draco and NW of Pegasus. It was depicted as a bird by most ancient cultures. It is sometimes called the Northern Cross because five of its brightest stars form a huge Latin cross. Its most famous star is Deneb, at the head of the cross, forming a large triangle with Vega in Lyra and Altair in Aquila. Cygnus reaches its highest point in the evening sky in September.

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Cygnus [′sig·nəs]

(astronomy)

A conspicuous northern summer constellation; the five major stars are arranged in the form of a cross, but the constellation is represented by a swan with spread wings flying southward; right ascension 21 hours, declination 40°N. Abbreviated Cyg. Also known as Northern Cross; Swan.