Swan - Constellation Postcard
The Constellation Cygnus
The Cygnus, along with Aquila and Lyra, is one of the most striking summer constellations, but due to its northern position, it can also be seen in autumn and on early winter evenings. Its two bright rows of stars form a striking cross in the sky, which is why it is also called the Northern Cross.The constellation is said to represent a flying swan, with the brightest star, Deneb, symbolizing the broad tail feathers, while the stars Eta and Beta form the long neck stretched out in flight. The widely spread wings (the inner parts of which correspond to the crossbar of the cross) begin in the central star, Gamma Cygni.
The bright band of the Milky Way runs through the Swan, which is why the constellation is rich in special stars and nebulae. If you look back and forth with the naked eye or with binoculars, you can see structures of the Milky Way and, to the south, its division towards Aquila.
Get your favorite constellation!
Simply pick your favorite constellation from the sky for yourself or someone else. In addition to the 12 zodiac constellations, we have six other particularly beautiful and well-known constellations to choose from.Discover constellations
It is always a great challenge to discover the constellations in the seemingly endless maze of stars in the sky.Our maps are not only beautiful to look at, they also help you find your way around the sky. This is particularly impressive if you first pierce the corresponding stars with a needle and hold the map up to the light.
All maps have constellation drawings in the background, inspired by Greek mythology. The zodiac constellations also show the exact dates on which the sun moves through the constellation.
The 12 zodiac constellations in a set.
The orientation aid in the sky - dome star map.
Set of prick cards with the 18 constellations.
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Cardboard postcard
Size: 17.5 x 12 cm
Fully coated with UV gloss varnish
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PGI-Skarabäus, Im Kränzliacker 9, 79576 Weil am Rhein, Germany, pgi-shop.de
PGI-Skarabäus, Lerchenstrasse 38, 4147 Aesch, Switzerland, pgi-shop.ch
Manufacturer: AstroMedia GmbH, Im Wirrigen 30, 45731 Waltrop, Germany, astromedia.de
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