Stars in the Constellation Cygnus

KOI-3617

KOI-3617 (also known as KIC 10735564) is a binary star system consisting of a blue-white main sequence star and a “stelloplanet.” KOI-3617 A is roughly twice the size of the sun, while KOI-3617 B is around the same size as our sun. The system is located in the constellation Cygnus, 10,886 light years away. KOI-3617 B was once thought to… Continue reading KOI-3617

KY Cygni

KY Cygni is a red hypergiant star in the constellation Cygnus. It is one of the largest known stars, with a radius of over 1,032 Solar Radii. It would be one of the brightest stars in the night sky if it weren’t for the dust surrounding it. KY Cygni also boasts a slow irregular variable star designation. KY Cygni is… Continue reading KY Cygni