NML Cygni
red hypergiant star in the constellation of Cygnus, possibly the largest star known by radius
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NML Cygni
Summary
NML Cygni is an OH/IR star[1]. It draws 564 Wikipedia views per month (oh_ir_star category, ranking #1 of 2).[2]
Key Facts
- NML Cygni's instance of is recorded as OH/IR star[3].
- NML Cygni's instance of is recorded as red hypergiant[4].
- NML Cygni's instance of is recorded as semiregular variable star[5].
- NML Cygni's instance of is recorded as infrared source[6].
- NML Cygni's instance of is recorded as near-infrared source[7].
- NML Cygni's constellation is recorded as Cygnus[8].
- NML Cygni's spectral class is recorded as M6III[9].
- NML Cygni's spectral class is recorded as M7/8[10].
- NML Cygni's spectral class is recorded as M6III:[11].
- NML Cygni's spectral class is recorded as M7-8[12].
- NML Cygni is part of Cygnus OB2[13].
- NML Cygni's Commons category is recorded as NML Cygni[14].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as 2MASS J20462554+4006594[15].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as IRC +40448[16].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as JP11 5547[17].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as RAFGL 2650[18].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as V1489 Cyg[19].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as [LFO93] 2044+39[20].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as Gaia DR2 2065235853217670656[21].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as [TVH89] 432[22].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as Gaia DR3 2065235853217670656[23].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as TIC 66995250[24].
- NML Cygni's catalog code is recorded as AAVSO 2042+39[25].
- NML Cygni's type of variable star is recorded as semiregular variable star[26].
- NML Cygni's apparent magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+4.877'}[27].
Body
Geography
NML Cygni is part of Cygnus OB2[13].
Designation and Status
Recorded instance of include OH/IR star[3], red hypergiant[4], semiregular variable star[5], infrared source[6], and near-infrared source[7].
History and Context
Catalog codes include 2MASS J20462554+4006594[15], IRC +40448[16], JP11 5547[17], RAFGL 2650[18], V1489 Cyg[19], and [LFO93] 2044+39[20].
Why It Matters
NML Cygni draws 564 Wikipedia views per month (oh_ir_star category, ranking #1 of 2).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]