New maps reveal a vast store of hidden star-making material called "CO-dark molecular gas," found in the Cygnus X region.

Astronomers have, for the first time, mapped a mysterious form of matter in our galaxy that had remained invisible until now.

An international team of astronomers has created the first-ever large-scale maps of a mysterious form of matter, known as ...

Albireo (β Cygni), located in the constellation Cygnus, is a visually striking double star system easily observable due to its contrasting colors. Albireo's components, Beta1 (magnitude 3.4, golden ...

Albireo (β Cygni), located in the constellation Cygnus, is a double star system easily observable in the eastern sky after sunset during summer months. Albireo's components exhibit contrasting colors, ...

The X-ray-emitting binary system Cygnus X-3 features a massive star donating matter to a compact object, probably a black hole. That may explain its perplexing brightness. When you purchase through ...

Observation of the Cygnus X Region with the flying observatory SOFIA revealed that stars form there more quickly than previously assumed. CREDIT NASA Spitzer/IRAC MIPS, USRA/SOFIA (L. Proudfit, L.

There are so many great stories in the over 60 constellations available to us in our night sky. There are heroes, hunters, musical instruments, royalty and all kinds of critters, including eight birds ...

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, October 17The Summer Triangle is now sinking in the west late in the evening as the winter constellations prepare to take over the sky.

How can a celestial object be bright and faint at the same time? The answer hinges on its surface brightness. In the case of ...