Deneb
Star in Cygnus · 1,412 light-years
🔭 Explore Deneb in the 3D map →View Deneb images →| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Right ascension | 20h 41m 26s |
| Declination | +45° 17′ |
| Object distance | 1,412 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 1.25 |
| Also known as | Spectral type A2Ia |
One of the most luminous stars known — a blue-white supergiant so distant that its brightness in our sky testifies to staggering true power.
Observing Deneb
Deneb lies in the constellation Cygnus and is best placed in the evening sky around July. Its maximum altitude above the horizon depends on your latitude. It is best placed for observers in the northern hemisphere, and sits low for those far south. At its brightness it can be found with the unaided eye under a dark sky and is easy in binoculars.
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Sources
- Position and distance from the HYG stellar database (Hipparcos · Yale Bright Star · Gliese).
- Object identity cross-referenced with SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg).
- Image credits and the original observation source are linked with each photograph.
Related objects
- The Sun — star
- Proxima Centauri — star
- Barnard's Star — star
- TRAPPIST-1 — star
- Sirius — star