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Cygnus is a northern constellation. Its name is the Latinized Hellenic (Greek) word for swan. One of the most recognizable constellations of the northern summer and autumn, it features a prominent asterism known as the Northern Cross (in contrast to the Southern Cross). Cygnus was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations.

Stars

Albireo (β Cygni, designated by the Greek letter β in the diagram), a double star with blue and yellow components is at the "head".

Deneb (α Cygni), its brightest star, is at the tail and is one star of the summer triangle.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cygnus_(constellation)

 

Several star clusters and nebulae are found in Cygnus due to its position on the Milky Way.

 

The Dumbell Nebula