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Variable Stars

Cygnus X-1

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Cygnus X-1 is a galactic X-ray source located in the northern constellation Cygnus. The X-ray source is believed to be a stellar mass black hole, one… Read More »Cygnus X-1

Deneb

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Deneb, Alpha Cygni, is the brightest star in Cygnus constellation and the most distant of all first magnitude stars. It is a luminous blue supergiant.… Read More »Deneb

Altair

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Altair, or Alpha Aquilae, is the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle. It lies only 16.7 light years from Earth. It has a… Read More »Altair

Vega

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Vega, Alpha Lyrae, is the brightest star in Lyra constellation and the fifth brightest star in the sky. It is only fainter than Sirius in… Read More »Vega