Gamma Cygni facts for kids

Gamma Cygni, also known as Sadr, is a very bright white star. It is a type of star called a supergiant. You can find Sadr in the Cygnus constellation, which looks like a swan flying through the night sky. This amazing star is more than 100 times bigger than our own Sun!

What is Sadr?

Sadr is one of the brightest stars you can see in the Cygnus constellation. It shines with a beautiful white light. Because it is so big, it is called a supergiant star. Supergiants are some of the largest and brightest stars in the universe.

Where is Sadr located?

Sadr is found in the constellation Cygnus. This constellation is also known as the Swan. Sadr marks the very center of the swan's body, right where its wings would meet. It is easy to spot in the summer sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

How big is Sadr compared to the Sun?

Imagine our Sun. Now imagine a star that is over 100 times wider! That's how big Sadr is. It is truly enormous. Even though it looks like a tiny dot from Earth, it is a giant in space.

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  γ Cygni (the star in the middle) and the stars around it.