Triangle is a formation of stellar bodies called an asterism, made up of the bright stars Vega, Deneb and Altair.

This fan-favorite double star at the head of Cygnus the swan shows off stunning contrasting colors through a telescope.

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East of Hercules, you’ll find Lyra, home to the bright star Vega, and Cygnus, which contains the well-known asterism known as the Northern Cross. The brightest star in Cygnus is Deneb.

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The trio of stars within the Summer Triangle each belong to different constellations: Altair to Aquila; Deneb to Cygnus; and Vega to Lyra. Constellation vs asterism?

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The third star is Deneb, the brightest star in Cygnus, the Swan, located a bit higher than Altair and towards the northeast.