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Deneb, meaning "tail" in Arabic, shines as the 19th brightest star in the night sky, boasting an apparent visual magnitude of 1.3. This magnificent white supergiant, classified as A2.1a, is located approximately 1,800 light-years away from Earth. With a size 60 times that of the Sun's diameter and 30 times its mass, Deneb is a prominent feature of the Northern Cross constellation, Cygnus the Swan. Explore the cosmic wonders of this impressive star, its significance and characteristics, and its role in our night sky.
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Deneb - White, Hot Supergiant By : Tristian Pate
Did you know what “Deneb” means? The word Deneb is Arabic for "tail" because it is located in the tail of the Cygnus, the Swan.
How bright is the Deneb Star Deneb is the 19th brightest star in the sky apparent visual magnitude of 1.3
What type of Star is it? White Supergiant (A2 1a Spectral Class)
How far away is the Deneb Star? 1800 light years away
How big is the Deneb Star? 60 times the sun's diameter, 30 times the sun's mass
Where is it located? Located in Cygnus the Swan, also called the Northern Cross