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Stick figure for Cygnus (Cyg)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deneb | 1.25 | A2 · Blue-white supergiant | 2600 ly | Arabic Dhanab al-Dajājah, 'Tail of the Hen' — the tail of Cygnus the Swan and one of the three stars of the Summer Triangle. |
| Sadr | 2.23 | F8 · Yellow-white supergiant | 1800 ly | Arabic Al-Sadr, 'The Breast' — marks the center of Cygnus the Swan, where the Northern Cross intersects. Surrounded by the North America Nebula. |
| Gienah | 2.48 | K0 · Blue-white giant | 1520 ly | Arabic Al-Janāh, 'The Wing' — marks the wing of Cygnus the Swan, one of several stars sharing this name across different constellations. |
| Albireo | 3.05 | K3 · Orange giant + blue companion | 430 ly | Origin uncertain, possibly corrupted Latin or Arabic. Famous as one of the most beautiful double stars in the sky — gold and blue. |