Cygnus, The Northern Cross -- Photo


	Cygnus, The Northern Cross -- Photo

dorine

8-18-2007 1:06 PM

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astronomy, photo, space, stars

dorine says:

I can't stop staring at this photo. The density is amazing!

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8-18-2007 4:11 PM

Newfman

Also called the Swan. Albireo, β Cygni, is at the swan's beak. It is one of the most beautiful double stars of the sky, a golden star easily distinguishable in a small telescope from its blue companion.

8-19-2007 9:50 AM

pkronfield

Pretty grainy picture!

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