Cygnus

10 notable objects mapped in Universe Finder

Cygnus is one of the 88 constellations that divide the night sky. Universe Finder maps 10 notable objects in Cygnus — 1 star, 3 nebulae, 1 galaxy, 3 star clusters and 2 supernova remnants. Highlights include Deneb, Messier 39 and Messier 29. Select any object below to see its facts, distance and real telescope imagery, then fly to it in the interactive 3D star map.

Stars

• Deneb

Nebulae

• Blinking Planetary
• North America Nebula
• Crescent Nebula

Galaxies

• Fireworks Galaxy

Star clusters

• Messier 29
• Messier 39
• Cocoon Nebula

Supernova remnants

• Eastern Veil
• Veil Nebula