| 单词 | Cygnus |
| 例句 | There are other models to explain Cygnus X-l that do not include a black hole, but they are all rather far-fetched. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z As in the case of Cygnus X-l, the gas will spiral inward and will heat up, though not as much as in that case. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z In 1971, Uhuru discovered a remarkably bright X-ray source in the constellation of Cygnus, the Swan, flickering on and off a thousand times a second. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z We also now have evidence for several other black holes in systems like Cygnus X-l in our galaxy and in two neighboring galaxies called the Magellanic Clouds. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite this, I had a bet with Kip Thorne of the California Institute of Technology that in fact Cygnus X-l does not contain a black hole! A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z In the case of Cygnus X-l, this is about six times the mass of the sun, which, according to Chandrasekhar’s result, is too great for the unseen object to be a white dwarf. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Even more damningly, he was the minister in charge during Exercise Cygnus, the UK government’s drill to test our preparedness for a pandemic, carried out in 2016. Patterns of pain: what Covid-19 can teach us about how to be human 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z The next launch of Antares/Cygnus is set for October, and — as with previous launches — will be visible to the District and points beyond. Photo gallery: Virginia’s Wallops Island is busier, with bigger rockets They alternate with original musical compositions that they inspired, performed live and with a haunting intensity by the Cygnus Ensemble. Theater Review: ‘Sounding Beckett,’ at the Classic Stage Company 2012-09-19T21:30:20Z Working at posts scattered across the galaxy when the disaster strikes, the mostly male remnants of Dllenahkh’s people decide to settle on the sparsely inhabited planet of Cygnus Beta. ‘The Best of All Possible Worlds’: after total destruction, a tentative romance 2013-03-07T20:49:49Z Cygnus, and other such exercises, are meant to show the government what they need to do to be prepared – which was not, as Hunt was doing, cutting beds. Patterns of pain: what Covid-19 can teach us about how to be human 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Street names carved into wooden posts stayed on theme: Orion, Cygnus, Galaxy, Star. In a Dark Sky park in Pennsylvania, reaching for the stars from a rooftop tent 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Ms. Bond’s quirky “Peculiar Plants,” originally for solo harpsichord, was effectively rearranged for the ensemble by the guitarist and Cygnus leader William Anderson. Music Review: Cutting Edge Concerts Continue at Symphony Space 2010-04-06T22:28:00Z The full review of Exercise Cygnus has never been officially published, but leaks have revealed that it showed the UK’s health system and local authorities were woefully unprepared for such an eventuality. Patterns of pain: what Covid-19 can teach us about how to be human 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z In April 2013, Orbital launched a new, large rocket, named Antares, carrying the company’s Cygnus spacecraft on a mission to the International Space Station. Photo gallery: Virginia’s Wallops Island is busier, with bigger rockets A 2018 Red Cross conference report on Cygnus and infectious diseases stated: “The financial and human cost of an outbreak can be staggering and early response reduces the cost.” Patterns of pain: what Covid-19 can teach us about how to be human 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z The former health secretary was also repeatedly asked about the recommendations from Exercise Cygnus, a three-day test run in October 2016 to find out how prepared the UK was for a influenza pandemic. Matt Hancock says UK's pandemic strategy was completely wrong 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The Great Rift that splits the Milky Way in Cygnus is actually a sprawling collection of these clouds, which are silhouetted against the more distant stars. How Seeing the Milky Way Helped Us Discover the Whole Universe 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The star is located in our Milky Way galaxy about 1,300 light years from Earth in the direction of the Cygnus constellation. Introducing Janus, the exotic 'two-faced' white dwarf star 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Mr Gething, now economy minister, admitted he had not read a number of plans and guidance, including a major report into a pandemic exercise called Cygnus. Covid inquiry: Drakeford defends Gething for not reading pandemic documents 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Mr Hancock was repeatedly asked about the recommendations from Exercise Cygnus, a three-day test run in October 2016 to find out how prepared the UK was for a influenza pandemic. Matt Hancock criticises UK's 'body bag' approach to Covid 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Mr Hancock said that some of that work on the Exercise Cygnus had been paused because of the need to prepare the country for a no-deal Brexit. Matt Hancock says UK's pandemic strategy was completely wrong 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Elsewhere in his evidence, he revealed that before Exercise Cygnus there was a protocol that allowed the health secretary to order intensive care beds to be emptied to free up nursing capacity outside hospitals. Covid inquiry: Quarantining people sooner 'might have avoided' first lockdown, says Hunt 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Only one of the two solar panels on the Cygnus capsule opened successfully following the predawn liftoff from Virginia. Solar panel trouble on cargo capsule bound for space station 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z One issue likely to come under scrutiny in module one is how much was learned from Exercise Cygnus, a 2016 government exercise simulating a flu pandemic. Covid inquiry first preliminary hearing to begin 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The discovery of the first stellar mass black hole in the binary system Cygnus X-1 was announced in 1971, several years after the discovery of quasars. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The Antares rocket launches Northrop's Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the space station. Northrop taps rocket startup Firefly to replace Antares' Russian engines 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Robotic cargo launches to the space station are common, occurring every few months with a rotation of Russian Progress vessels and two private American vehicles — Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft and SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. Boeing’s Starliner Launch Will Bring New Cargo and Science to the Space Station 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Six of the telescopes will work together to survey the Cygnus–Lyra constellations, the same patch of sky that the Kepler telescope scoured. China Is Hatching a Plan to Find Earth 2.0 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z “It has not yet been determined whether future games will be developed by Cygnus Entertainment LLC or if Colossal Cave 3D was a one-shot effort. Time will tell,” reads the new company’s website. Video game history is colliding: Sierra founders are bringing a seminal text adventure game to VR 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z On the left, a visible-light image shows a region of the sky in the constellation of Cygnus; the red box marks the position of the X-ray source Cygnus X-1. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Northrop previously said it was exploring other rockets for Cygnus after Russia's decision to cut off engine deliveries. Northrop taps rocket startup Firefly to replace Antares' Russian engines 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z While NASA’s Cygnus spacecraft could also boost the station, it would require the Russian thrusters to keep it in the correct orientation, or attitude, Montalbano said. NASA astronauts plan spacewalk despite rising tensions between U.S. and Russia 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Recently, we performed that function with our Cygnus spacecraft. Opinion | Our space partnership with Russia can’t go on 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Image: Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket launches the company’s Cygnus spacecraft, which is used to bring cargo to and from the International Space Station for NASA. Russia says it will no longer sell rocket engines to the United States 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Cygnus X-1 is in a binary star system, and the artist’s illustration on the right shows the black hole pulling material away from a massive blue companion star. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z In fact, there is a Cygnus at the station right now, and in April, it will test out a new orbit-boosting capability for the space station. Russian space director’s wild threats could have real implications for the ISS 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z One simulation, Exercise Cygnus, which ran in 2016, suggested the government should consider "the ability of staff to work from home". Covid: UK government wasn't ready for pandemic, report finds 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z The company’s Cygnus cargo ship rocketed away from Virginia’s eastern shore Tuesday. Space station supplies launched with a pizza delivery for 7 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z In fact, there’s a Cygnus spacecraft at the station right now, which will test out a new capability of boosting the ISS in April. Russia says it will no longer sell rocket engines to the United States 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z It is at a distance of about 18 million light-years, in the direction of the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z But as of now, neither the Dragon nor the Cygnus are meant to serve as long-term solutions. Russian space director’s wild threats could have real implications for the ISS 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z The triangle consists of three bright stars from three separate constellations — Deneb in the constellation Cygnus the Swan, Vega in the constellation Lyra the Harp, and Altair in the constellation Aquila the Eagle. How to find the Summer Triangle so you can watch the Milky Way all summer 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z “Beauty products, food and beverage brands are the most popular. Recently hotpot and ramen brands are particularly coveted,” said Ming Jin, managing partner at Cygnus. Analysis: Chinese flock to home-grown brands in golden opportunity for investors 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z Cygnus, a boutique Chinese investment bank, was Dingdong Maicai's advisor in both rounds and also invested in the April round. Chinese grocery app Dingdong Maicai raises $330 mln in funding 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z This image has been constructed of radio observations at the Very Large Array of a galaxy called Cygnus A. Colors have been added to help the eye sort out regions of different radio intensities. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z “A homework assignment for all of you is to go watch that movie after the Cygnus launch.” Space station launch honors ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z They spotted tiny x-ray sources, such as Cygnus X-1, each in orbit around a star. After decades of effort, scientists are finally seeing black holes—or are they? 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z A new space toilet is making its way to the crew of the International Space Station aboard a Cygnus spacecraft. NASA’s new space toilet on its way to the International Space Station 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z Riding inside Northrop’s Cygnus cargo capsule, the toilet will be retrieved by the astronauts once the capsule is attached to the ISS. NASA is about to launch an upgraded microgravity toilet to the International Space Station 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Look back at Figure 6.18 of Cygnus A and read its caption again. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z Noguchi and his six U.S. and Russian crewmates can expect more apples once the Cygnus arrives, along with tomatoes, nuts, smoked salmon, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, caramels and coconut strips. Space station launch honors ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z An unmanned Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft will launch Thursday from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on one of the company’s Antares rockets. NASA launch may be visible along much of the East Coast 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Cygnus will leave the space station in mid-December, undertaking a key experiment as the mission approaches its conclusion. NASA’s new space toilet on its way to the International Space Station 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z “The toilet will launch to the space station aboard a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo capsule as part of a routine resupply mission,” notes a handy analysis from Space.com. Debate unrest: Cleveland braces for impact 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z In 2016, Britain tested its readiness in a drill called Exercise Cygnus. Europe Said It Was Pandemic-Ready. Pride Was Its Downfall. 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z The first part of this commercial vision - ferrying supplies and other cargo to the space station - would be fulfilled by SpaceX's original Dragon spacecraft and the Cygnus vehicle built by Orbital Sciences. Nasa SpaceX launch: How we got to this point 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z Cygnus will leave the space station in mid-December. NASA launch may be visible along much of the East Coast 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Astronauts on board the ISS then attached the payload to a Cygnus cargo spacecraft on the outside of the station. Space startup Lynk uses satellite to send text message to unmodified Android phone 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z The communications antenna is part of consignment of supplies that is due to arrive on a Cygnus freighter. British radio antenna to arrive at space station 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z The Cygnus capsules get their name from the swan constellation. Candy sent into outer space to satisfy astronauts' cravings 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z The Cygnus capsules get their name from the Swan Constellation. Candy, cheese soar to space station to satisfy crew cravings 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z NASA’s Cygnus launch to the International Space Station this week may be visible along much of the East Coast, depending on weather conditions. NASA launch may be visible along much of the East Coast 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z It was received by an Android phone located on the Falkland Islands while the Cygnus capsule passed overhead. Space startup Lynk uses satellite to send text message to unmodified Android phone 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z It will be Northrop Grumman’s third attempt in under a week to launch its Antares rocket with a Cygnus capsule on top. Wind delays Northrop Grumman’s supply run to space station 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z It will be Northrop Grumman’s third attempt in under a week to launch its Antares rocket with a Cygnus capsule on top. Wind delays Northrop Grumman’s supply run to space station 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z The cookies were made possible thanks to a newly developed space oven sent to the ISS in early November, aboard a Cygnus cargo spacecraft made by Northrop Grumman. For the holidays, astronauts baked cookies in space that they won’t actually eat 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z The Cygnus capsule that pulled up to the space station on Monday contains multiple commercial ventures. Wine cellar in space: 12 bottles arrive for year of aging 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z The Cygnus will burn up as it enters the atmosphere, along with the garbage it’ll be carrying. Now in space, a cutting-edge satellite the size of a shoebox, and UW students built it 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Sample cookies baked just this week are also launching from Virginia on Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus capsule, for the six station astronauts. 3-2-1-Cookoff! Astronauts to bake cookies with new test oven 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z In 2016, experts from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and San Diego University used the Kepler Space Telescope to spot Kepler-1647 b, a planet with two suns in the Cygnus Constellation. Rocky 'Star Wars' exoplanet with three suns discovered 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z The company’s Cygnus capsule should arrive at the space station Friday, just in time for Easter. Space station shipment launched from Virginia seashore 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z You can see an image of Cygnus X-1 in the x-ray spectrum here. Humanity's 236-year path to seeing a black hole 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z The unmanned Cygnus cargo craft is scheduled to lift off from Wallops Island along the Eastern Shore. Normal water pressure restored at D.C. corrections facility, officials say 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z The unmanned Cygnus cargo craft will lift off from Wallops Island along the Eastern Shore. Cargo mission to space station rescheduled for Friday 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z The unmanned Cygnus cargo craft will carry 7,500 pounds of groceries, hardware and research. Cargo mission to space station is set to launch this week 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Initially its gaze was fixed on a patch of sky about 20 full moons wide near the Northern Cross, in the constellations Cygnus and Lyra, a region that contains about 4.5 million stars. Kepler, the Little NASA Spacecraft That Could, No Longer Can 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z The accretion disks around black holes are what scientists saw in Cygnus X-1 — a bright point of x-ray light, the result of these particles whirling around the event horizon. Humanity's 236-year path to seeing a black hole 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z For four years, Kepler stared at more than 150,000 stars in the constellations Cygnus and Lyra, watching for flickers of starlight. NASA retires Kepler spacecraft after planet-hunter runs out of fuel 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z An aging sun-like star in the constellation Cygnus is known to host a huge, gas giant planet the size of Jupiter, known as Kepler 1625b. Scientists think they’ve found the first moon outside our solar system 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Five years ago: NASA’s newest delivery service, Orbital Sciences Corp.’s unmanned cargo spacecraft Cygnus, made its first-ever shipment to the International Space Station. Today in History 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z Cygnus is a compact swan when seen from the Earth’s orbit; from other locations its stars would be strewn across the entire sky. Review | How did America get here? Jill Lepore’s new book offers clues in our history. 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z It is in orbit about a star 650 light years from Earth in the constellation of Cygnus, the swan. Hottest of 'ultra-hot' planets is so hot its air contains vaporised metal 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z “It gets frustrating,” says Brundige, who has worked at media companies like Cygnus Business Media, which publishes trade media. The gospel of Elon Musk, according to his flock 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z The space station’s U.S. crew used a big robot arm to snag the Cygnus from orbit 250 miles up. Space station accepts special delivery from Virginia 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z WSU scientists are also collaborating on a second experiment transported by the Cygnus spacecraft, designed to study clouds of atoms in temperatures colder than anything possible on Earth. Look up to catch stellar views of the International Space Station this week 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Named for the swan constellation, the Cygnus is making Orbital ATK’s ninth contracted delivery for NASA. NASA shipper Orbital ATK launches space station supplies 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z Once the Cygnus spacecraft departs the station seven weeks from now, it will release a six CubeSats. Orbital ATK will launch an Antares rocket to the International Space Station tomorrow morning 2018-05-20T04:00:00Z “Cygnus” is Latin for “swan” and the name of a constellation. Poem: Cygnus 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z NASA’s Kepler spacecraft, launched in 2009, discovered some 4,000 possible planets in one small patch of the Milky Way near the constellation Cygnus. Meet TESS, Seeker of Alien Worlds 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z On Thursday the crew is expected to rendezvous with the Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft, launched Monday. Look up to catch stellar views of the International Space Station this week 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z But when push came to shove, Hawking bet against Cygnus X-1. Stephen Hawking's Most Provocative Moments, From Evil Aliens to Black Hole Wagers 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z During its initial mission, Kepler scouted stars more than a thousand light-years away in a patch of sky within the constellations Cygnus, Lyra and Draco. Meet TESS, NASA's Next Step in the Quest for Alien Earths 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z Orbital ATK is already flying its own Antares rocket and Cygnus capsule. Why This Week’s Big Rocket Launch May Make History 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z The light from this star flickers, like a giant neon sign drifting through the constellation Cygnus. The strangest star in the sky finally has an explanation for its flicker 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Tabby’s star, roughly 40 percent more massive than the sun, is located about 1,280 light-years away from our solar system in the constellation Cygnus. Sorry, sci-fi fans: star's oddness not due to alien mega-structure 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z For years, this enigmatic star in the constellation Cygnus baffled astronomers with its seemingly random dips in brightness. Mystery of 'Alien Megastructure' Star Has Been Cracked 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Will Powers says in a statement that the remains of Arcturus and Cygnus were found Wednesday in the basement of their Farmington Hills home. Owner says record-holding cats died in November house fire 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z During the flawless liftoff from coastal Virginia at 7:20 a.m. local time, both rocket stages functioned as intended, propelling a Cygnus spacecraft into a planned trajectory to reach the international space station. Orbital ATK Successfully Launches Antares Rocket Carrying Cargo Capsule Into Orbit 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z It prevented the scheduled launch of an Orbital ATK Antares rocket that was to carry a Cygnus resupply aloft, permitting it to link up with the space station. Man fatally stabbed in Manassas 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z Tabby’s star, roughly 40 percent more massive than the sun, is located about 1,280 light-years away from our solar system in the constellation Cygnus. Sorry, sci-fi fans: star's oddness not due to alien mega-structure 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z The Cygnus capsule holds 7,400 pounds of cargo, including fresh fruit and vegetables for the station’s six-man crew. South Carolina Marine drill instructor found guilty of abusing recruits 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z Tomorrow morning, private spaceflight company Orbital ATK will get back to resupplying the International Space Station for NASA, sending up 7,400 pounds of supplies inside its Cygnus cargo capsule. East Coasters might be able to spot Orbital ATK’s rocket launch this weekend 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z The Cygnus, an automated cargo spacecraft, was crammed... Orbital ATK Successfully Launches Antares Rocket Carrying Cargo Capsule Into Orbit 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z The Cygnus capsule holds 7,400 pounds of cargo, including fresh fruit and vegetables for the station’s six-man crew, and mealworms and micro clover for student experiments. Space station getting delivery from Virginia for a change 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z An photo of Orbital ATK’s Cygnus cargo capsule, taken from the International Space Station. NASA is saving big bucks by partnering with commercial companies like SpaceX 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z Its Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft launch from Wallops Island on Virginia’s eastern shore. Northrop Grumman to buy aerospace manufacturer Orbital ATK 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z The constellation Cygnus, from which these meteors appear to radiate, is also popularly known as the Northern Cross. 2017 Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z Scientists found the candidates in a final batch of Nasa’s Kepler Space Telescope observations of 200,000 sample stars in the constellation Cygnus. 'We are not alone': Nasa telescope finds 10 Earth-like planets 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z Scientists found the planet candidates in a final batch of NASA's Kepler Space Telescope observations of 200,000 sample stars in the constellation Cygnus. Kepler telescope finds 10 more possible life-friendly planets 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z It then spent four years staring at 200,000 stars studding a small patch of sky near the constellations Cygnus and Lyra. NASA Finds 219 Possible Planets, Including 10 'Earths' 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z Kepler was launched into an orbit around the sun on March 6, 2009, with a simple mission: to stare at some 160,000 stars in a patch of sky in the constellation Cygnus. Is Earth All by Its Lonesome? Kepler Finds 4,034 Possible Companions 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z The Atlantic City girl, who studies with Harris at Cygnus Creative Arts Centre in Egg Harbor Township, said she started jumping around. Unlikely prodigy continues to wow members of ballet world 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z The Cygnus is scheduled to reach the station, a project of 15 nations, on Saturday. U.S. cargo ship blasts off for space station with supplies, experiments 2017-04-18T04:00:00Z In 2022, in the constellation of Cygnus, they will be treated to the sight of a nova, or “new star”. A “new” star should appear in 2022 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z It then launched two of its Cygnus cargo ships on a competitor’s rocket, the Atlas 5 built by United Launch Alliance, and last month, it launched with a redesigned Antares. Elon Musk Says SpaceX Rocket Launches Might Resume Next Month 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z The capsule - called Cygnus after the swan constellation - contains 5,000 pounds of supplies. Space station accepts 1st Virginia delivery in 2 years 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z Other Cygnus students were accepted, and often are accepted to Joffrey and other summer programs, but those dancers tend to be older than Villanueva. Unlikely prodigy continues to wow members of ballet world 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z But engineering work to incorporate the new engines, along with separate enhancements to the Cygnus capsule, took longer to complete and test than the company expected. Orbital ATK’s Unmanned Antares Rocket Achieves Smooth Return to Flight 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z The rocket is to lift the Cygnus spacecraft, which is to be released to dock with the space station. Resupply mission rocket launch postponed until Monday 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Deneb, the most brilliant star in the constellation Cygnus, the swan, is a blue-white giant estimated to be 1,400 light-years away and 110 times as wide as our sun. The Autumn Equinox Is Here—What You Need to Know 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z In September evenings the Milky Way band stretches across the Summer Triangle and cuts across the constellation Cygnus. Now’s Your Best Chance to See the Milky Way That’s one reason why the school is so proud of her, said Cynthia Domino, founder and artistic director of Cygnus. Unlikely prodigy continues to wow members of ballet world 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z Monday’s mission was the third flight of a revised Cygnus capsule with greater pressurized cargo capacity and improved solar panel arrays. Orbital ATK’s Unmanned Antares Rocket Achieves Smooth Return to Flight 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z The spacecraft stares deep into the constellation Cygnus, the swan, to look for tiny dips in starlight caused by planets passing in front of their hosts. How to See ‘Star Trek’ Worlds in the Night Sky Six bright stars mark the constellation Cygnus, the swan. This Week’s Night Sky: Watch for Auroras Triggered by Sun Stream The Milky Way actually cuts right across the cross-shaped constellation Cygnus, the swan. Now’s Your Best Chance to See the Milky Way Watching her strike a pose before practice recently at Cygnus, she stares intently ahead as she glides up onto her toes, kicking a tambourine from the ballet “La Esmeralda.” Unlikely prodigy continues to wow members of ballet world 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z For the company’s last two resupply missions, Orbital launched its Cygnus cargo capsules on top of ULA’s Atlas V rockets, allowing the company to keep fulfilling its contractual obligations to the space agency. Orbital ATK's updated Antares rocket scheduled to fly for the first time on August 22nd 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z Cygnus is visible with the naked eye even in light-polluted suburbs. How to See ‘Star Trek’ Worlds in the Night Sky The last time the rocket flew was at the end of March, when it transported Orbital ATK’s Cygnus cargo capsule to the International Space Station. Watch the most powerful version of the Atlas V rocket launch a satellite into space 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z As for this Cygnus, it will experience an even bigger fire soon. This is how a large fire spreads in space 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ultimately settled on using an Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo ship, which is designed to burn up in the atmosphere after it departs the space station. NASA to set fire in space for science, safety 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Those items include broken hardware from ISS, food containers, dirty laundry, and astronaut waste, according to Holly Vavrin, the flight lead for the current Cygnus mission. Watch a Cygnus cargo capsule depart the International Space Station this morning 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z In the meantime, the company resupplied the ISS twice by launching the Cygnus on top of two Atlas V rockets made by the United Launch Alliance. Orbital ATK conducts major test of upgraded Antares rocket 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Unlike Orbital ATK's expendable Cygnus capsule, the Dragon is designed to survive the descent through Earth's atmosphere. Watch SpaceX's Dragon capsule depart the International Space Station 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z But since Cygnus is uncrewed, scientists could light a bigger fire without endangering astronauts. This is how a large fire spreads in space 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z The new planets were found in only a small patch of the night sky, between the constellations of Lyra and Cygnus. More than 1,200 new planets discovered through Nasa's Kepler space telescope 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z To prep the vehicle’s departure, the station's Canadian robotic arm grabbed hold of the Cygnus earlier and undocked the capsule from the Unity module. Watch a Cygnus cargo capsule depart the International Space Station this morning 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Stanley lost her champion competition horse, EA Cygnus, when the 23-year-old U.S. Bismarck woman chasing equine Olympic dreams 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z In a sign of these new commercial space times, a Dragon capsule is sharing the station for the first time with Orbital ATK’s supply ship named Cygnus, already parked there two weeks. SpaceX delivers world’s 1st inflatable room for astronauts 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z If not, another Saffire experiment will launch on the next Cygnus capsule, and the space agency has ideas for even more flame tests. This is how a large fire spreads in space 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Orbital’s Cygnus cargo ship arrived at the space station on Saturday, as scheduled, despite the problem. Probe of ULA rocket engine early cutoff focuses on fuel system 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z A cotton-fiberglass material measuring more than 3 feet long and 1 foot wide will burn for 15 to 20 minutes inside Cygnus, creating the largest controlled fire ever in space. Watch a Cygnus cargo capsule depart the International Space Station this morning 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z The newly arrived Cygnus holds nearly 8,000 pounds of groceries, equipment and research. Orbital’s Cygnus arrives at space station with Easter delivery 2016-03-26T04:00:00Z There’s also a fire experiment that will remain on the Cygnus. Space station cargo launches by light of nearly full moon 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Cygnus’ science mission will continue after it undocks from the space station, serving as a platform for a fire experiment. 3-D printer, 'Gecko Grippers' head to space station 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z After that, Cygnus will descend toward Earth and burn up in the atmosphere. Watch Orbital ATK launch a resupply mission to the International Space Station tonight 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z NASA's commercial partner Orbital ATK will launch its Cygnus cargo spacecraft, filled with supplies and science experiments, into lower Earth orbit on Tuesday. NASA will intentionally start a fire on a cargo ship in space 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Orbital ATK named this Cygnus after Rick Husband, who piloted the first shuttle to dock at the space station in 1999. Orbital’s Cygnus arrives at space station with Easter delivery 2016-03-26T04:00:00Z This is the second Cygnus assigned to an Atlas; the first flew from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in December. Space station cargo launches by light of nearly full moon 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Commander Scott Kelly and Timothy Kopra, the Americans on board, sent computer commands to set the Cygnus free. Space station astronauts give huge trash can the boot 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z However the next launch of the Cygnus, scheduled for May 31st, will be on the newly updated Antares rocket, according to Orbital. Watch Orbital ATK launch a resupply mission to the International Space Station tonight 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z But the spacecraft's mission won't be quite done once the astronauts unload all the supplies on board Cygnus. NASA will intentionally start a fire on a cargo ship in space 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Commander Scott Kelly and Timothy Kopra, the two Americans on board, sent computer commands to set the Cygnus free. Space station astronauts have set loose a huge trash can for incineration 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z Named after the swan constellation, the Cygnus is one of two commercial vehicles used to stock the 250-mile-high space station. Space station cargo launches by light of nearly full moon 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Kelly, who’s less than two weeks from wrapping up an unprecedented yearlong mission for NASA, thanked everyone who worked on the Cygnus - “this great vehicle.” Space station astronauts give huge trash can the boot 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z NASA's commercial partner Orbital ATK is all set to launch its Cygnus cargo capsule to the International Space Station this evening. Watch Orbital ATK launch a resupply mission to the International Space Station tonight 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z As for the Cygnus, the spacecraft will escape one fire only to be caught in another. NASA will intentionally start a fire on a cargo ship in space 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Orbital ATK plans to launch another Cygnus from Cape Canaveral, Florida, late next month. Space station astronauts have set loose a huge trash can for incineration 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z It will be the first time both a Cygnus and Dragon are at the orbiting outpost at the same time. Space station cargo launches by light of nearly full moon 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z The Cygnus' liftoff aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket is now scheduled for late March. NASA delays space station cargo run due to mold on packing bags 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z Famous examples of asterisms include the Big Dipper within the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear, and the Summer Triangle, which is composed of the lead stars of three constellations: Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila. Reality Check: You Can’t Actually Name Stars for David Bowie 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Orbital ATK will use versions of its existing Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft, while SpaceX will use derivatives of its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule. NASA Selects Three Firms for Second Round of Commercial Cargo Contracts 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Graham is in Cygnus, the swan—also a northern constellation. The Rising Stars of Politics 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z That was when studies of a celestial X-ray source called Cygnus X-1 revealed an object so massive that it could be nothing else. Now there’s a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z That contractor, Dulles-based Orbital ATK, returned to flight earlier this month, and its Cygnus space craft successfully docked with the space station. SpaceX scheduled to return to flight Sunday and attempt another dramatic landing — this time on land 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z Earlier this month, the Dulles-based company took a significant step forward, when its Cygnus spacecraft delivered cargo and supplies to the International Space Station. After it was charred by a rocket explosion, NASA has a new launch pad 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z Orbital flight controllers, based at company headquarters in Dulles, Virginia, applauded and shook hands once the Cygnus made contact with the space station Wednesday morning. Christmas delivery: 1st US space station shipment in months 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z The supply ship, named Cygnus, rocketed into orbit Sunday. Christmas delivery: 1st shipment in months at space station 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z Cygnus would stay attached to the station for more than a month, when it will act as a giant space dumpster. Orbital ATK returns to flight more than a year after explosion 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z The six space station astronauts managed to photograph the rising Cygnus from their windows as both craft made their way over the Atlantic. Rocket carries US supplies to International Space Station - BBC News 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z It was a huge relief for the agency when Orbital ATK’s Cygnus space docked with the station last week and successfully delivered its cargo. After it was charred by a rocket explosion, NASA has a new launch pad 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z Also aboard the newest Cygnus capsule are clothes, toiletries, spacewalking gear, air-supply tanks and science experiments. Supplies Bound for Space Station After Successful Launch 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z Cygnus will be the first U.S. ship to reach the station since April, though Russia and Japan also fly freighters. Orbital heads back to International Space Station on cargo run 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z Orbital’s Cygnus spacecraft is expected to reach the orbiting station, traveling at 17,500 mph some 250 miles high, on Wednesday morning. Orbital ATK returns to flight more than a year after explosion 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z The Cygnus capsule, expected to arrive on Wednesday, will be the first US shipment to the station since April. Rocket carries US supplies to International Space Station - BBC News 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z Much-needed food is inside Orbital's cargo carrier, named Cygnus after the swan constellation. Liftoff: 1st US shipment in months flying to space station, 'Santa is on his way!' 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z Mark Kelly is a retired astronaut as well as an author; his Mousetronaut and Mousetronaut Goes to Mars are among seven storybooks inside the Cygnus. Space station supplies may be stuck on Earth again thanks to bad weather 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z Besides food, Orbital's Cygnus cargo carrier contains clothes and toiletries for the six space station residents, as well as spacewalking gear, air-supply tanks and science experiments. Dangerously high wind again stalls launch of space station supplies; 4th attempt Sunday 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z This time, Orbital is planning to launch its unmanned Cygnus cargo spacecraft atop an Atlas 5 rocket built by the United Launch Alliance. Launch of Cargo Rocket to Space Station Is Postponed 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Orbital accelerated plans to outfit Antares with new engines and purchased two Atlas rocket rides to fly Cygnus capsules to the station. Weather delays Orbital's return to International Space Station 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z The Atlas soared through clouds and, 21 minutes later, ended up placing the Cygnus cargo carrier in the perfect orbit. Liftoff: 1st US shipment in months flying to space station, 'Santa is on his way!' 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z The Cygnus will be launching on top of an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Watch Orbital’s first launch since last year’s rocket explosion at 5:55PM ET 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z Mark Kelly is a retired astronaut as well as an author; his "Mousetronaut" and "Mousetronaut Goes to Mars" are among seven storybooks inside the Cygnus. Dangerously high wind again stalls launch of space station supplies; 4th attempt Sunday 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z This time, Orbital’s unmanned spacecraft, Cygnus, is flying on top of a competitor’s rocket, an Atlas 5 built by the United Launch Alliance. NASA Set to Launch Supply Ship to Space Station 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z The supplies will be going up inside Orbital’s Cygnus cargo capsule, which is scheduled to launch on top of an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 5:55PM ET. Orbital ATK to launch first resupply mission since 2014 rocket explosion 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z At the time, the Antares was transporting Orbital's Cygnus spacecraft filled with food and supplies to the International Space Station. NASA releases wild high-res images of last year's Orbital rocket explosion 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z Through optical telescopes, the first known radio galaxy, Cygnus A, looked like two galaxies colliding. Why Colliding Galaxies Never Go out of Style 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z The Veil Nebula is actually just a tiny, tiny part of a much larger structure known as the Cygnus Loop. Week in Geek: Lifting the veil edition 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z So as a temporary solution, Orbital plans to launch its Cygnus cargo craft atop the United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket for the next two launches; then it'll use the Antares again. NASA report says rocket maker Orbital isn’t ready for space station missions 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z For this Thursday's mission and the following mission, Orbital's Cygnus cargo capsule will launch aboard ULA's Atlas V rocket. Orbital ATK to launch first resupply mission since 2014 rocket explosion 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z So in the meantime, the company will launch two resupply missions with its Cygnus cargo spacecraft atop an Atlas V, the premiere rocket manufactured by the United Launch Alliance. NASA releases wild high-res images of last year's Orbital rocket explosion 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z At his Tuesday news conference, Walker corrected a reporter’s question about the Cygnus Wall he has photographed—“It’s a nebula, not a galaxy,” he said — and gushed about the recent pictures of Pluto. Jimmy Walker vaults into top five 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z An Orbital ATK Inc rocket explosion claimed a Cygnus cargo ship in October and a Russian Progress freighter failed to reach orbit in April. U.S. Air Force closely following SpaceX blast probe: general 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z The explosion destroyed Orbital's Cygnus spacecraft, filled with supplies for the station; the Wallops facility also sustained a lot of damage. NASA report says rocket maker Orbital isn’t ready for space station missions 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z To meet the weight quota, Orbital is debuting a new Cygnus spacecraft, to be used for all future commercial resupply missions. Orbital ATK to launch first resupply mission since 2014 rocket explosion 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z An Orbital ATK Inc rocket explosion in October claimed a Cygnus cargo ship that, like the Falcon 9, was bound for the International Space Station. U.S. lawmakers question NASA, Air Force on blast probe led by SpaceX 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z The planet, which is about 60 percent bigger than Earth, is located 1,400 light years away in the constellation Cygnus. Astronomers discover most Earth-like planet yet 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z The planet is located in the Kepler-452 system in the constellation Cygnus. NASA mission discovers 'older, bigger cousin' to Earth 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z The OIG report expresses concern over Orbital's decision to launch the Cygnus on the Atlas V rocket so soon. NASA report says rocket maker Orbital isn’t ready for space station missions 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z The planet, which is about 60 percent bigger than Earth, is located about 1,400 light years away in the constellation Cygnus, the scientists told a news conference on Thursday. Earth-like planet discovered using NASA's Kepler space telescope 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z The star itself lies 430 parsecs from Earth, in the constellation Cygnus. NASA spies Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting Sun-like star 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z An Orbital ATK rocket explosion claimed a Cygnus cargo ship in October and a Russian Progress freighter failed to reach orbit in April. Faulty metal brace likely doomed SpaceX Falcon rocket, Musk says 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z This last trend couldn’t be more epitomized by SpaceX and other space service providers, notably, Orbital Sciences and their Cygnus space supply craft. Buzz Aldrin: SpaceX Failure Shows We Need More Commercial Space Travel—Not Less 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z In October 2014, on its fourth flight to the station, Orbital’s Antares rocket exploded after liftoff, claiming a Cygnus cargo ship. Failed Russian spaceship falling fast, should burn up Thursday 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z In October 2014, on its fourth flight to the station, Orbital's Antares rocket exploded after liftoff, claiming a Cygnus cargo ship. Russian Spacecraft Nears a Fiery Re-Entry 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z Currently, however, this volume is somewhat depleted - in part because of the explosion on launch last year of the American Cygnus freighter. Russian spacecraft Progress M-27M 'out of control' - BBC News 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z Dragon became the first U.S. cargo ship to reach the station following a launch accident in October that claimed an Orbital Sciences Corp Cygnus capsule. SpaceX cargo capsule reaches International Space Station 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z The cargo run to the space station is particularly important following a previous attempt that failed with the explosion of the Antares rocket and the Cygnus cargo spacecraft, both designed by Orbital Sciences Corp. SpaceX Launch Delayed, Elon Musk Talks Mars 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z There’s one panel that is used for the HTV and Cygnus vehicles and another panel used for the Dragon. Here's Why the ISS Looks so Cluttered 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Three Cygnus cargo ships will be launched from Virginia in 2016 on Orbital’s revamped Antares rocket. Orbital Sciences turns to Atlas as it regroups from rocket explosion 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z Those plans include choosing another company’s rocket to launch Orbital’s Cygnus spacecraft, as well as speeding up the selection of an upgraded engine for Antares. ATK to move ahead with Orbital Sciences merger plan To meet its contractual obligations, the company plans to employ “various launch vehicles” to carry at least two Cygnus payloads to the ISS by the end of 2016. No More Soviet-Era Rocket Engines for NASA Freight Haulers 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z The U.S. companies that sell rockets suitable for launching Orbital’s Cygnus capsules include Space Exploration Technology. Orbital Sciences set to retire suspect motor in rocket explosion 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z The Cygnus mission was non-military but the craft included classified cryptographic equipment, said Mike Pinkston, Orbital's Antares program manager, requiring heightened security. Probe of Virginia rocket blast begins; space station supplied 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z He was referring to the failure of the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft, moments after launch at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. See an Astronaut's Minimalist Photo of a Sunrise 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z The Antares rocket that exploded on Tuesday was built and launched by Orbital Sciences Corp, and was primarily carrying a Cygnus cargo ship with supplies for the International Space Station. Google's Page, Virgin's Branson backed satellite on failed launch 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z The malfunction, which caused officials to destroy the rocket about 20 seconds after liftoff, destroyed about 5,000 pounds of supplies and science experiments on the company’s Cygnus cargo spacecraft. No More Soviet-Era Rocket Engines for NASA Freight Haulers 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z While no one was injured, the accident at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia destroyed the Cygnus cargo spacecraft and Antares rocket, both designed by Orbital Sciences Corporation, a private space company. Will Antares' Explosion Torch Russian Rocket Engines? 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Orbital Sciences Corp. got to within the 10-minute mark for the Virginia launch of its unmanned Cygnus capsule. Space station supply launch called off in Virginia 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z The Cygnus spacecraft was filled with about 5,000 pounds of supplies slated for the ISS, including science experiments, hardware, spare parts and crew provisions. See an Astronaut's Minimalist Photo of a Sunrise 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z The Cygnus cargo craft was supposed to rendezvous with the station on Sunday. Launch Failure Doesn't Shake NASA's Faith in Orbital's Antares Rocket 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z The rocket along with the Cygnus cargo spacecraft carried approximately 5,000 pounds of supplies and experiments meant for the International Space Station. NASA rocket explodes 6 seconds after launch 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z The Cygnus cargo ship, carrying 5,050 pounds of supplies, was destroyed in the incident. Russians launch supply ship to the International Space Station just 9 hours after epic U.S. fail 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z The craft was carrying a Cygnus cargo ship bound for the station, a $100 billion research laboratory owned and operated by 15 nations that orbits about 260 miles above Earth. Unmanned U.S. supply rocket explodes after liftoff 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Plans called for a two-stage Antares space launch vehicle to boost a Cygnus spacecraft into orbit. Rocket headed to International Space Station blows up seconds after liftoff Orbital Sciences Corp.’s unmanned Antares rocket, which departed from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, was carrying a Cygnus capsule with about 5,000 pounds of supplies and experiments. Rocket bound for space station blows up just after liftoff 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z The Cygnus cargo ship that was on top of the Antares is one of a fleet of vehicles that are used in this role. US rocket explodes during launch 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z Update 9:55 EDT: At this point, it will probably be several weeks before it’s clear when Orbital Sciences will be able to fly another Cygnus to the International Space Station. Antares Rocket Explodes On Launch Pad 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z EDT carrying a Cygnus cargo ship bound for the space station. Unmanned NASA rocket explodes on launch in Virginia 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z Tuesday’s launch was to be the third cargo mission to the space station by a Cygnus spacecraft. Rocket headed to International Space Station blows up seconds after liftoff Orbital Sciences' unmanned Cygnus spacecraft is now scheduled to blast off atop an Antares rocket at 6:22 p.m. Private Rocket to Make 2nd Launch Try Tonight 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z On Monday, NASA’s second station cargo shipper, Orbital Sciences Corp. is slated to launch its Antares rocket and Cygnus freighter from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. SpaceX Dragon capsule leaves International Space Station 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z The telescope stared at roughly 150,000 stars near the constellations Cygnus and Lyra, monitoring their brightness and watching for a momentary dimming that would signify planets crossing in front of them. Sun’s stroke keeps Kepler online 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z The planet, designated HAT P-11b, orbits a sun in the constellation Cygnus some 124 light-years - about a quadrillion kilometres - from Earth. Water seen on Neptune-sized planet 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The cargo in the Cygnus included students’ science experiments. Rocket headed to International Space Station blows up seconds after liftoff When the Cygnus supply ship arrived at the International Space Station in July with cargo that included food, science equipment and mini-satellites, the astronauts aboard knew it would be making a dramatic exit. Watch a 3,500-Pound Spaceship Burn Up in the Atmosphere 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z The constellation Cygnus lies high overhead at around midnight making it favorably placed for viewing all night long. Six Minor Meteor Showers Could Beat the Perseids This Summer 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Cygnus is to remain berthed at the station, a $100 billion research laboratory owned by 15 nations, until mid-August. Commercial U.S. cargo ship reaches space station 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Cygnus spacecraft successfully berthed to the International Space Station. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Made It To The Space Station 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z The second stage was to use a solid motor to boost the Cygnus into orbit. Rocket headed to International Space Station blows up seconds after liftoff Cygnus is to remain berthed at the station until mid-August. Commercial U.S. cargo ship reaches space station 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z The Cygnus contains more than 3,000 pounds of food, science experiments and equipment, as well as outfits designed to resist bacteria and odor. Commercial shipment arrives at space station 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Last year, Orbital successfully completed a supply run to the International Space Station using its Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft. ATK to merge with Orbital Sciences in $5 billion deal, spin off sports division 2014-04-29T21:30:00Z The station’s robotic arm grappled Cygnus at 6:32 am as it flew just 32 feet away from the station. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Made It To The Space Station 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Kepler-186f is located in the constellation Cygnus, which is around 500 light-years from Earth. Planetary discovery! NASA’s Kepler mission found first Earth-size planet in a “habitable zone” 2014-04-17T22:40:00Z The newfound object, dubbed Kepler-186f, circles a red dwarf star 500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. Astronomers Spot Most Earth-Like Planet Yet 2014-04-17T20:46:13Z It’s about 500 light years away from Earth, near the constellation Cygnus in the night sky. NASA Has Discovered The First Potentially Habitable Earth-sized Planet 2014-04-17T18:45:00Z The Cygnus craft contains a total of 2,780 pounds of cargo, including dozens of sciences experiments to be performed by the space station’s crew. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft Arrives At The Space Station 2014-01-12T15:19:00Z Cygnus is currently moving into position to rendezvous with the International Space Station on Sunday morning. Orbital Sciences Successfully Launches To The Space Station 2014-01-10T05:28:00Z On that day, Orbital Sciences is currently scheduled to send its Cygnus cargo vessel to the ISS for the second time. SpaceX Successfully Launches Thaicom Satellite 2014-01-07T01:16:00Z In September, the company conducted a successful test flight, docking its Cygnus cargo vehicle with the ISS, a flight that earned it the shot at the pending mission. NASA Isn't On Its Final Countdown 2013-12-16T23:05:21Z The Cygnus resupply craft, built by Orbital Sciences, is set to be launched Dec. 17 from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and to arrive at the space station on Dec. 20. The Week: An Evolutionary Twist and a New Role for Drones 2013-12-12T02:36:26Z Cygnus spacecraft successfully connected to the International Space Station’s Harmony Node, marking a success for the company’s first contracted mission with NASA. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft Arrives At The Space Station 2014-01-12T15:19:00Z At approximately 6:02am, the space station crew will use the station’s robotic arm to grapple the Cygnus craft and move it into position to berth with the station. Orbital Sciences Successfully Launches To The Space Station 2014-01-10T05:28:00Z The Cygnus resupply craft, built by Orbital Sciences, is set to be launched Tuesday from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and to arrive at the space station on Friday. The Week: An Evolutionary Twist and a New Role for Drones 2013-12-09T21:24:27Z An artist's rendering shows a comparison between the Earth and planet Kepler-78b, which is located in the Cygnus constellation hundreds of light-years away. Scientists find planet that’s similar to Earth 2013-11-03T18:57:00Z A report in the Week column Tuesday about the planned launch of the Cygnus resupply craft on its trip to the International Space Station misstated the launch date and the arrival date. The Week: An Evolutionary Twist and a New Role for Drones 2013-12-12T02:36:26Z The Cygnus craft will then undock from the station for a “destructive re-entry” over the Pacific Ocean. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft Arrives At The Space Station 2014-01-12T15:19:00Z On top of the Antares was Orbital’s Cygnus spacecraft, which is designed to carry cargo to the International Space Station. Orbital Sciences Successfully Launches To The Space Station 2014-01-10T05:28:00Z The planet, known as Kepler-78b, circles a star that is slightly smaller than the sun located in the constellation Cygnus, about 400 light years away. Planet hunters find Earth-like twin beyond the solar system 2013-10-30T22:34:06Z Kepler-78b is located in the Cygnus constellation, which is about 400 light-years away. Scientists find planet that’s similar to Earth 2013-11-03T18:57:00Z As clouds drifted by below on Earth, the unmanned U.S. commercial cargo ship Cygnus approached the space station in late September 2013. Prime Seats for Earth's Show 2013-10-30T16:28:30Z Its Cygnus payload docked with the space station about 10 days later, and the craft offloaded about 1,500 pounds of cargo and detached from the station Tuesday, with barely a hiccup. By proving itself to NASA, Orbital Sciences opens door to new opportunities 2013-10-27T18:43:54Z Orbital Sciences Cygnus cargo ship is on its way to the International Space Station for the second time. Orbital Sciences Successfully Launches To The Space Station 2014-01-10T05:28:00Z Cygnus arrived at the station 11 days later. Orbital Sciences' cargo ship departs International Space Station 2013-10-22T14:36:49Z One of its Cygnus capsules, with hundreds of kilograms of supplies on board, successfully docked with the ISS. Private space flight: Swans and Falcons 2013-10-02T18:03:02Z As clouds drifted by below on Earth, the unmanned U.S. commercial cargo ship Cygnus approached the space station in late September 2013. Prime Seats for Earth's Show 2013-10-30T16:28:30Z Cygnus, which launched on 18 September, carried about 700 kilograms of supplies for the astronauts. Seven days: 27 September–3 October 2013 2013-10-02T17:20:22.067Z Cygnus is carrying 2,780 pounds of supplies to the station, including equipment for several scientific experiments to be performed by the station’s crew. Orbital Sciences Successfully Launches To The Space Station 2014-01-10T05:28:00Z Unlike SpaceX's Dragon capsule, Cygnus is not designed to return to Earth. Commercial cargo ship reaches International Space Station 2013-09-29T23:18:11Z Orbital launched Cygnus on Sept. 18 atop the company’s rocket, Antares, from Wallops Island, Va. Although that launch went off without a hitch, a software glitch delayed Cygnus’s rendezvous with the station until Sunday. SpaceX launches Falcon 9; Orbital’s Cygnus docks with international space station 2013-09-29T21:10:00Z The station's robotic arm grappling the Cygnus spacecraft. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft Successfully Berths With The ISS 2013-09-29T17:31:00Z On 29 September, astronauts aboard the space station used a robotic arm to dock the crewless Cygnus craft, made by Orbital Sciences of Dulles, Virginia. Seven days: 27 September–3 October 2013 2013-10-02T17:20:22.067Z The current schedule calls for Cygnus to stay at the platform for about a month, after which it will be sent into a destructive dive into the atmosphere. Cygnus freighter reaches station 2013-09-29T12:56:29Z Cygnus is carrying about 13o0 pounds of cargo for the station, including supplies for the astronauts. Cygnus Set To Rendezvous With Space Station Sunday Morning 2013-09-27T20:17:00Z He recently wrote about the new arrivals at the International Space Station, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, and Cygnus’ docking delays. Forbes Twitter Chat: Alex Knapp On All Things Space 2013-09-26T21:26:00Z As for the Cygnus spacecraft, we’re happy to see it perform well on the mission this week and especially today. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft Successfully Berths With The ISS 2013-09-29T17:31:00Z The Cygnus spacecraft will reach the space station in a few days and remain docked until late October. Successful launch for Antares rocket; Cygnus spacecraft on way to space station 2013-09-18T20:33:00Z Cygnus is on a demonstration mission to prove its technology. Cygnus freighter reaches station 2013-09-29T12:56:29Z But a software problem left the unmanned Cygnus freighter unable to receive navigation data properly from the station, delaying its arrival until no earlier than Saturday to avoid conflicting with the Soyuz's berthing. Joint Russian-U.S. crew blasts off for space station 2013-09-25T21:51:07Z The docking of the Cygnus freighter was retargeted for Saturday to avoid conflicting with Wednesday's scheduled arrival of new crew members at the space station. New cargo ship's docking at space station delayed to Saturday 2013-09-23T17:22:54Z Cygnus will remain attached to the ISS for about 30 days, then it will return to Earth. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft Successfully Berths With The ISS 2013-09-29T17:31:00Z “The Cygnus spacecraft remains healthy, with all major subsystems operating as expected,” the company said in a statement. Orbital Sciences Delays Space Station Docking Attempt 2013-09-23T05:12:00Z However, about six hours before the capsule was due to dock, a computer software problem caused Cygnus to reject navigation data radioed from the station, Orbital Sciences wrote in a status report on its website. Software problem delays cargo ship arrival at space station 2013-09-22T11:17:11Z Under that program, Orbital received $288 million to develop Cygnus and Antares. Private Cygnus Spacecraft Launches on Maiden Space Station Voyage 2013-09-19T14:15:00.523Z Excited for Cygnus arrival on Sunday!” space station astronaut Karen Nyberg said in a tweet. Cargo ship rockets from Virginia to international space station 2013-09-20T05:00:49Z Orbital will be sending another Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station in mid-December, likely before Christmas. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft Successfully Berths With The ISS 2013-09-29T17:31:00Z According to Orbital Sciences, the reason for the delay is that as Cygnus was approaching the International Space Station, it established a direct data link between the two navigation systems. Orbital Sciences Delays Space Station Docking Attempt 2013-09-23T05:12:00Z The glitch temporarily halted Cygnus' approach to the station, a $100 billion research complex that flies about 250 miles above Earth. Software problem delays cargo ship arrival at space station 2013-09-22T11:17:11Z "People complain about the traffic, but that's okay." SPACE.com is providing complete coverage of Orbital's first Cygnus test flight to the International Space Station. Private Cygnus Spacecraft Launches on Maiden Space Station Voyage 2013-09-19T14:15:00.523Z Cygnus, a capsule created by a Virginia-based company, Orbital Sciences, is carrying 1,300 pounds of food, clothing and goodies for the astronauts. Cargo ship rockets from Virginia to international space station 2013-09-20T05:00:49Z Data relayed from the Cygnus showed its computers and positioning system were operating as expected. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship blasts off for space station 2013-09-19T00:22:22Z Cygnus will arrive by being literally grappled by the space station’s robotic arm, Canadarm2. Orbital Sciences Delays Space Station Docking Attempt 2013-09-23T05:12:00Z Docking with the space station will be Orbital Science’s Cygnus spacecraft. The Private Space Race Heats Up As Orbital Sciences Sends Cygnus To Space Station 2013-09-18T15:08:00Z Cygnus is the second commercial spacecraft to launch toward the space station for NASA. Private Cygnus Spacecraft Launches on Maiden Space Station Voyage 2013-09-19T14:15:00.523Z Orbital Sciences hopes to launch another Cygnus in December. Cargo ship rockets from Virginia to international space station 2013-09-20T05:00:49Z Cygnus is expected to remain docked at the station until October 22. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship blasts off for space station 2013-09-19T00:22:22Z When that data link happened, Cygnus received “values that it did not expect.” Orbital Sciences Delays Space Station Docking Attempt 2013-09-23T05:12:00Z Success for Orbital Sciences in both launching the Antares rocket and docking the Cygnus to the station is also a big deal for the company’s future. The Private Space Race Heats Up As Orbital Sciences Sends Cygnus To Space Station 2013-09-18T15:08:00Z The first Cygnus is expected to spend at least 30 days at the space station before being discarded in mid-October. Private Cygnus Spacecraft Launches on Maiden Space Station Voyage 2013-09-19T14:15:00.523Z Cygnus is one of two private systems seeded by Nasa to meet America's ISS re-supply requirements following the retirement of the space shuttles. Space freighter set for first flight 2013-09-18T14:52:14Z Cygnus capsules are not designed to return to Earth. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship blasts off for space station 2013-09-19T00:22:22Z Cygnus is expected to begin its approach to the ISS Monday night and dock with the station on Tuesday morning. Orbital Sciences Delays Space Station Docking Attempt 2013-09-23T05:12:00Z The Antares rocket and Cygnus capsule were developed in partnership with NASA, which committed $288 million to the program. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship ready for debut flight 2013-09-18T06:12:10Z The unmanned Cygnus spacecraft and its Antares rocket soared into orbit with a tremendous roar at 10:58 a.m. Private Cygnus Spacecraft Launches on Maiden Space Station Voyage 2013-09-19T14:15:00.523Z Assuming all goes well, Cygnus will park itself just under the orbiting lab on Sunday. Space freighter set for first flight 2013-09-18T14:52:14Z Cygnus is expected to remain docked at the station for about a month. NASA clears Orbital Sciences for test flight to space station 2013-09-16T20:38:01Z The Virginia-based Orbital Sciences will make its first delivery to the International Space Station, using its own Antares rocket and Cygnus capsule. NASA Launches Robotic Explorer to Moon From Virginia 2013-09-07T06:54:51Z It is made up of the star Vega in the constellation Lyra, Deneb in the constellation Cygnus, and Altair in the constellation Aquila. Biography of Nikola Tesla looks at the man and his inventions 2013-07-08T18:07:33Z Today's Cygnus launch marked one unique first for NASA: the first launch to the space station from Virginia's Eastern Shore. Private Cygnus Spacecraft Launches on Maiden Space Station Voyage 2013-09-19T14:15:00.523Z The expectation is that Cygnus will stay at the ISS for about a month. Space freighter set for first flight 2013-09-18T14:52:14Z If the launch occurs as planned on Wednesday, astronauts aboard the station on Sunday plan to use a robotic crane to pluck the Cygnus capsule from orbit and attach it to a docking port. NASA clears Orbital Sciences for test flight to space station 2013-09-16T20:38:01Z Every month, the orbiting Kepler telescope alone sights hundreds of new potential exoplanets in a patch of sky near the constellation Cygnus. [Introduction to Special Issue] Introduction: Alien Worlds Galore 2013-05-02T17:56:58.870Z Nor was it carrying one of Orbital’s Cygnus space capsules, which, if all proceeds according to plan, will one day perform the actual docking with the ISS. Private space flight: Orbital in orbit 2013-04-25T15:03:50Z Visit SPACE.com for updates on the mission. SPACE.com partner Spaceflight now is also offering updates via its Cygnus Mission Status Center, which will also include a launch webcast. Private Cygnus Spacecraft Launches on Maiden Space Station Voyage 2013-09-19T14:15:00.523Z The dummy Cygnus will also begin its descent to Earth in about a fortnight. Antares rocket makes test flight 2013-04-21T22:05:46Z NASA's share of developing the Antares rocket and Cygnus capsule will total about $288 million upon successful completion of the second and final planned test flight. New U.S. rocket blasts off from Virginia launch pad 2013-04-22T00:21:07Z On its next flight, scheduled for late June or early July, another Antares rocket will carry a Cygnus cargo ship on a demonstration mission to the station. New U.S. rocket blasts off from Virginia launch pad 2013-04-21T22:17:04Z Antares carries a dummy Cygnus cargo capsule that is expected to be put into orbit about 160 miles above Earth. Bad weather again keeps new U.S. rocket on the ground 2013-04-20T22:50:15Z With the retirement of NASA's space shuttle fleet in 2011, the agency is depending on new commercial spacecraft like Orbital's Cygnus to keep the space station stocked with supplies. Private Cygnus Spacecraft Launches on Maiden Space Station Voyage 2013-09-19T14:15:00.523Z Instead, Cygnus will be filled with rubbish from the ISS and allowed to burn up in the planet's atmosphere. Antares rocket makes test flight 2013-04-21T22:05:46Z Scientists also found two planets circling another Kepler target star, Kepler-69, located about 2,700 light years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. Space telescope spots distant planets well placed for life 2013-04-18T21:15:01Z Last week, Orbital Science Corp. successfully test-fired its Antares rocket, which the company will use in conjunction with its unmanned Cygnus capsule in transporting cargo to the space station. SpaceX Dragon Capsule Suffers Glitch After Launch to Space Station 2013-03-01T22:15:08.773Z In a forthcoming issue of The Astrophysical Journal Letters, astronomers will report using the Kepler spacecraft to observe the brightness of a star in the constellation Cygnus more than a million times. ScienceShot: Hot Planet Cools Off Its Own Sun 2013-01-31T22:10:00Z Named PH1 after the website, it is located in the constellation Cygnus. Oddballs: The strange worlds beyond our Solar System 2012-12-25T00:26:16Z As our solar system circles the center of the Milky Way, it is moving toward constellation Cygnus. DNA may help scientists find ‘dark matter,’ the glue that binds galaxies 2012-12-03T21:50:24Z Orbital Sciences Corp, NASA's second cargo hauler, plans to debut its Cygnus capsule in February or March. SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down to Earth 2012-10-28T20:43:49Z Another company, Orbital Sciences of Dulles, Virginia, will also attempt commercial resupply of the station; it is set to test-fly its Antares rocket and Cygnus capsule later this year. Seven days: 12–18 October 2012 2012-10-17T17:20:36.490Z There is talk of a test flight to the ISS, using its Cygnus spacecraft, sometime next year. SpaceX goes to the ISS: And this time it means business 2012-10-11T15:07:28Z Centrica, which owns British Gas and Scottish Gas, said it would open up the Cygnus field by the end of 2015. Tax break fuels gas field plans 2012-07-25T17:22:42Z Here is the galaxy at the very center of Cygnus A as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope. Black Holes: Incredibly Loud and Extremely Distant 2012-07-16T14:15:00.430Z Nasa has another such arrangement with Orbital Sciences Corporation of Virginia, although its freighter, known as Cygnus, is still several months from making its maiden flight. SpaceX Dragon ship aims for Earth 2012-05-31T00:36:01Z Orbital plans to debut its Antares rocket and Cygnus capsule later this year. Astronauts float inside SpaceX Dragon capsule 2012-05-26T12:56:39Z Orbital's rocket is called Antares, and its freighter is known as Cygnus. SpaceX Dragon set for rendezvous 2012-05-24T17:32:35Z Centrica said the tax allowance removed a major obstacle to the Cygnus project being given the go-ahead. Tax break fuels gas field plans 2012-07-25T17:22:42Z The early versions of its Antares rocket and Cygnus spaceship are already built, but the company is waiting for its launch pad to be finished at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Rocket Fuel: The Commercial Space Race Heats Up 2012-05-23T19:45:02Z Vulpecula, the Fox.—This modern constellation lies south of Cygnus, north of Sagitta and Delphinus, east of Hercules, and west of Pegasus. Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies 2012-03-27T02:00:18Z Also in the constellation Cygnus, Barnard has discovered very extensive nebulosities of a delicate filmy cloudlike nature which are wholly invisible with telescopes, but very obvious on highly sensitive plates with long exposures. Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies 2012-03-17T02:01:02.630Z The eggs are eight or nine in number; smooth, white, and rounder than those of Cygnus nigricollis. Argentine Ornithology, Volume II (of 2) A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic. 2012-02-26T03:00:16.210Z With a giant digital camera, Kepler keeps watch on a field of more than 150,000 stars near the constellation Cygnus. Hunter's Moons: Astronomers Use Kepler Spacecraft to Search for Exomoons 2012-02-06T11:45:00.217Z The project got another lift — mainly psychological — last year when NASA, whose Kepler spacecraft is beaming back news about the patch of Cygnus that it surveys, published its first list of 1,235 exoplanet candidates. Life Out There: SETI Research Is Revived - Life Out There 2012-01-30T02:28:04Z One of its stars, 6 Vulpeculæ, is mentioned by Al-Sufi in describing the constellation Cygnus. Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies 2012-03-27T02:00:18Z Nearly a third of it, from Scorpio to Cygnus, is split into two divisions nearly parallel. Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies 2012-03-17T02:01:02.630Z Kepler is monitoring more than 150,000 stars in the constellations Cygnus and Lyra. Kepler telescope team finds 11 new solar systems 2012-01-26T22:45:11Z The telescope detects planets by staring at 150,000 stars near the constellation Cygnus. Astronomers detect first Earth-sized planets orbiting another star 2011-12-20T20:47:00Z The planet’s home star, some 600 light years distant and near the constellation Cygnus, is “almost a solar twin,” Batahla said. Newest alien planet is just the right temperature for life 2011-12-05T19:44:37Z The “River of the Bird,” or the Milky Way in Cygnus. Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies 2012-03-27T02:00:18Z The central nucleus he locates in the rich Galactic region of Cygnus, with the sun well outside the nucleus itself. Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies 2012-03-17T02:01:02.630Z Guesses for this image of the radio galaxy Cygnus A included “a meteorologic picture of two tropical storms” and “volcanic islands with a boat traveling between them.” [Essay] Spore* Series Winner: An Online Community for Students Who Love STEM 2011-10-27T18:55:29.420Z Orbital Sciences Corp plans to debut its Taurus 2 rocket and Cygnus space station cargo capsule on a test flight next year. Prototype passenger spaceship poised for launch 2011-10-24T20:14:29Z And a few weeks later, planet hunters confirmed the discovery of Kepler-16b, a planet that circles two suns in the constellation Cygnus. Opinion: Planets in the Sky With Diamonds 2011-10-02T01:39:00Z It was yellowish towards the axis of the cone, and it seemed to be brighter than the Milky Way in Cygnus. Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies 2012-03-27T02:00:18Z The two stars, about 200 light years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus, circle each other every 41 days. From ?Star Wars? to reality: Astronomers discover Tatooine world with two suns 2011-09-15T18:04:51Z It scrutinizes a patch of some 155,000 stars in the constellations Cygnus and Lyra looking for dips in starlight when planets cross in front of their home stars. NASA?s Kepler Telescope Finds Planet Orbiting Two Stars 2011-09-15T18:32:18Z The cross of Cygnus was lying on its side as it was carried through the eastern sky; beneath it the Eagle’s central star hung over the Nile. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z A full demo run, during which Cygnus docks with the space station, is planned for two months later. Space Station Puts Out Welcome Mat for Private Spaceships 2011-07-29T18:45:00.370Z The second firm, Orbital Sciences Corp., of Dulles, Virginia, plans to debut its Cygnus capsule next year. SpaceX eyes November 30 cargo launch to space station 2011-07-28T22:20:52Z Passing back into the northern hemisphere we find Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquila, the Dolphin, Cygnus, and resplendent Lyra, all strung along the course of the Milky-Way. Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments 2011-07-17T02:00:30.177Z Follow The Cygnus spacecraft is part of Nasa's new approach to low-Earth orbit operations Like all would-be space entrepreneurs, David Thompson needed a big idea to get his business going. New space 2011-07-05T07:32:18Z The first Cygnus should fly before the end of the year. Space station gets new store room 2011-03-02T10:24:00Z They are looking, in particular, for Earth-like planets in the constellation of Cygnus which is 3,200 light years away. VIDEO: Scientists star spotting for Nasa 2011-02-15T10:27:58Z The Kepler telescope was conceived to hunt for exoplanets, staring into a small, fixed patch of the sky in the direction of the constellations Cygnus and Lyra. Hunt closes in on 'another Earth' 2011-02-03T12:26:27Z This complicated structure of the Milky-Way extends downward to the horizon, and upward through the constellation Cygnus, and of its phenomenal appearance in that region we shall have more to say further on. Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments 2011-07-17T02:00:30.177Z Right now, the first Cygnus is being assembled and should be flying within months. New space 2011-07-05T07:32:18Z Cygnus is the next big project for TAS at the space station. Space station gets new store room 2011-03-02T10:24:00Z For months on end, it has been staring at 156,000 stars in the constellation Cygnus, searching for the tiniest fading of a star's light that signals a planet passing in front of it. A Disturbingly Weird Exoplanet System 2011-02-02T18:00:00Z Its gaze is fixed on a patch of sky about 20 full moons across near the Northern Cross, in the constellations Cygnus and Lyra, containing about 4.5 million stars. Life Out There: Gazing Afar for Other Earths, and Other Beings 2011-01-31T01:59:59Z Our next map shows Cygnus, a constellation especially remarkable for the large and striking figure that it contains, called the Northern Cross, Aquila the Eagle, the Dolphin, and the little asterisms Sagitta and Vulpecula. Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments 2011-07-17T02:00:30.177Z First, however, there is the small matter of proving the rocket that Orbital intends to use to loft Cygnus. New space 2011-07-05T07:32:18Z But this axis points toward the constellation Cygnus, and Alpha Cygni is the bright star nearest the north pole of Mars. A Text-Book of Astronomy 2011-01-05T03:00:57.347Z The two-stage launcher will eventually loft a capsule named Cygnus, which is designed to carry cargo to the space station. Science in 2011 2010-12-31T00:00:35Z And in the heart of its soft brilliance he saw Cygnus, cruciform and shining, immersed in the white foam of the arching wave. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath The Third Interstellar Expedition—third because two others were winging out across space, one toward Sirius, the other toward Cygnus—was approaching land! Planet of the Gods Cygnus is an unmanned ship but Orbital has drawn up plans for a small shuttle-like vehicle it thinks could ferry astronauts to the ISS, also. New space 2011-07-05T07:32:18Z Crossing the Mediterranean in quest of adventures, he landed at Epirus, from whence he went to Italy to see his intimate friend Cygnus. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem You are going to the Hole in Cygnus. The Book He told her that the Milky Way was at its best these coming months, and that Cygnus would be always visible on clear nights. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath Gazing on, with his eyes sweeping along the west, he passed Cygnus, with its great triangle, mighty Arcturus, and— “What’s that?” The Vast Abyss The Story of Tom Blount, his Uncles and his Cousin Sam The Figure of the Star in the Constellation of Cygnus, together with the New Star in it, discovered some years ago, and very lately seen again by the same Mr. Hevelius. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society - Vol 1 - 1666 Giving some Accompt of the present Undertakings, Studies, and Labours of the Ingenious in many considerable parts of the World Cygnus, who was a poet, celebrated the death of his friend in verse, from whence the fable.—Vid. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem He gazed silently at Beauclaire—at the crisp gray uniform, the baby-slick cheek—and he thought fleetingly and bitterly of the Hole in Cygnus which he, an old man, would never see. The Book From Lyra we pass to Cygnus, which, lying in one of the richest parts of the Milky Way, is a very interesting constellation for the possessor of a telescope. Pleasures of the telescope An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers The ocean-god had to a bird Of snowy plumage chang'd his offspring's form: A bird which still the name of Cygnus bears. The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II Two photographs taken by the late Dr. Isaac Roberts of a region rich in stellar objects in the constellation of Cygnus, clearly show what has been so eloquently called the "darkness behind the stars." Astronomy of To-day A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language Similar dark spaces, though not of such magnitude, are seen in Ophiuchus, Scorpio, and Cygnus. The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' Circles of four degrees radius include respectively seven in Argo, eight in Cygnus. A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition Underneath Cygnus we notice the small constellation Vulpecula. Pleasures of the telescope An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers Chief in the converse, was the conquest late O'er Cygnus gain'd, the topic. The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II Near to Lyra, on the side away from Hercules, are the constellations of Cygnus and Aquila. Astronomy of To-day A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language The richest galactic regions in the Northern Hemisphere are found in Perseus, Cygnus, and Aquila. The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' They are exemplified on the largest scale in the great rift dividing it into two branches all the way from Cygnus to Crux; and they are reproduced in miniature in many clusters. A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition "Sure, Cygnus," he muttered, and closed his eyes and dropped off to sleep. Master of None We have already mentioned that on the 24th November, 1876, a well-known astronomer—Dr. Schmidt, of Athens—noticed a new bright star of the third magnitude in the constellation Cygnus. The Story of the Heavens In the year 1670 a new star appeared in the constellation Cygnus, attaining the third magnitude. Myths and Marvels of Astronomy In Centaurus it divides into two portions, one indistinct and of interrupted continuity, the other bright and well defined; these, after remaining apart for 120�, reunite in Cygnus. The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' At the first onset, Cygnus, dashed by Achilles against a stone, is changed by Neptune into the swan, a bird of the same name, he having been vulnerable by no weapon. The Metamorphoses of Ovid Literally Translated into English Prose, with Copious Notes and Explanations Cygnus, my boy," Freddy explained patronizingly, "is a constellation within which there are two colliding galaxies. Master of None Near Vega is another important constellation, known as the Swan or Cygnus. The Story of the Heavens The bright star in the constellation Cygnus, well known as a standard nautical star. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. An annular nebula similar to that of Lyra, but on a smaller scale, is found in Cygnus, and within it there can be seen a conspicuous star. The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' Meanwhile, Neptune laments the death of Cygnus, and entreats Apollo to direct the arrow of Paris against the heel of Achilles, which is done, and that hero is slain. The Metamorphoses of Ovid Literally Translated into English Prose, with Copious Notes and Explanations The third of which the distance has been measured is the small star in Cygnus, already referred to in Chapter II, in describing the Constellations. Astronomy for Amateurs There are in Cygnus five principal stars, which form a constellation of rather remarkable form. The Story of the Heavens Breastbone of Cygnus Bewickii, showing the peculiar position of the windpipe, drawn by ditto 48. The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II An unstable sol-type star in Cygnus collapsed abruptly and a number of otherwise promising planets became unfit for human exploitation. Talents, Incorporated These are common to all birds of the genus Cygnus, and are therefore not peculiar to the swans of America. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire Toward some destination in the general direction of the constellation Cygnus. Unwise Child Location.—Deneb, the brightest star in Cygnus, is at the top of the cross, and a little over 20° east of Vega. A Field Book of the Stars BREASTBONE. of Cygnus Bewickii, showing the peculiar position of the windpipe. The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II I recollect but one philosopher styled Cygnus; and, what is remarkable, he was of Canaan. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) It is now ascertained, however, not only that these two are specifically distinct, but that in North America there exist two other species, differing from the Cygnus Americanus, and from each other. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire Above my head the constellation of Cygnus stretches its great cross along the Milky Way; below, all around me, palpitates the insect symphony. Social Life in the Insect World Location.—A line drawn from Deneb, in Cygnus, to Altair, in Aquila, and prolonged an equal distance, terminates in Sagittarius about 10° east of its distinguishing characteristic, the Milk Dipper. A Field Book of the Stars Of course, if this be the case, the stars, whose combined light forms the patch of milky light, must be far smaller than the leading brilliants of Cygnus. Half-hours with the Telescope Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction. Erman says the notes of the Cygnus Olor are most beautifully clear and loud—"and that this bird, when wounded, pours forth its last breath in such notes, is now known for certain." Notes and Queries, Number 65, January 25, 1851 The Cygnus Americanus comes next; and, lastly, the small swans, that are among the very latest of migratory birds. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire In the autumn of 1876 a star blazed out in Cygnus, which promised to throw a flood of light on the question of world-making. Recreations in Astronomy With Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work Cygnus 36 Deneb, its brightest star, is about 20° east of Vega. A Field Book of the Stars Turn we next to the charming double Albireo, on the beak of Cygnus, about 36° above the horizon towards the west. Half-hours with the Telescope Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction. "I have often wondered if Cygnus was not the favorite of papists, Dr. Bryant." Inez A Tale of the Alamo This last again is not known in the fur countries of the interior, where the Cygnus Americanus is found, but where the Trumpeter exists in greatest numbers. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire Another new star lately appeared in Cygnus, near the famous star 61—the first star in the northern hemisphere whose distance was determined. Recreations in Astronomy With Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work Sagittarius 42 Located by a line drawn from Cygnus to Aquila and prolonged. A Field Book of the Stars Towards the north-west is the brilliant Capella, and towards the north-east the equally brilliant Vega, beneath which, and somewhat northerly, is the cross in Cygnus. Half-hours with the Telescope Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement and Instruction. Then to the east, higher up, are Cygnus, Lyra, and Aquila. A Hoosier Chronicle One of the prettiest lies in the constellation Cygnus. A Trip to Venus It would be so apropos, you know; a swan, and a canal, and king Cygnus! Anna St. Ives At midnight Scorpius and Cygnus are ready to claim the attention. A Field Book of the Stars The dazzling canopy was faded out, and Cygnus and the Great Bear were subdued to pallid points, like patches of white-gray paper stuck upon a wall. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 25, November, 1859 In 1876 a temporary star appeared in the constellation Cygnus, and attained at one time the brightness of the second magnitude. Curiosities of the Sky Alpha, of the constellation Cygnus, for example, is coming towards us at a speed of 500 million leagues per annum, and some move a great deal faster. A Trip to Venus King Cygnus, in the very act of being metamorphosed into a swan, on the other! Anna St. Ives Dubbed Cygnus Support, the company signed its first development contract in February, 1990. Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software LYRA.—A northern constellation between Hercules and Cygnus, containing a white star of the first magnitude. The Ruins, or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature Yet, in those far days I have seen the pole star in Draco, in Hercules, in Vega, in Cygnus, and in Cepheus. The Jacket (Star-Rover) |
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