61 Cygni
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| Distance to Earth | 11. 41 light years |
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| Absolute magnitude | 7. 49 |
| Orbital period | 653 years |
| Did you know | Bessel to use 61 Cygni as the first star to have its distance measured by observation. |
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| ID | 1081672 |
About 61 Cygni
61 Cygni is a binary star system in the constellation Cygnus, consisting of a pair of K-type dwarf stars that orbit each other in a period of about 659 years. Of apparent magnitude 5. 20 and 6. 05, respectively, they can be seen with binoculars in city skies or with the naked eye in rural areas without photopollution.
61 Cygni Photos
