Epsilon Cygni

ε Cygni ( Epsilon Cygni ) is a 72 light-years distant star of spectral type K0 with an apparent brightness of 2.5 mag.

The star bears the historical proper names Gienah (Arabic جناح, DMG Ganah 'wings' ). To differentiate from the same star in the constellation Corvus he is also called Gienah Cygni.

  • Individual star of the second magnitude
  • Swan ( constellation )
Declination Astrometry Minute of arc#Symbols and abbreviations Durchmusterung Bright Star Catalogue Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Star Catalog DIN 31635
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