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Cygnus
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A constellation in the northern sky said to resemble a swan, containing the bright stars Deneb and Albireo.
"On a clear night you can trace the outline of Cygnus flying along the Milky Way."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe "Swan" constellation, one of the most recognisable star patterns in the northern summer sky.
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Etymology
From Latin cygnus ("swan"), from Ancient Greek kuknos ("swan").