Albireo is the traditional name for the double star also designated Beta Cygni, although the International Astronomical Union now regards the name as only applying to the brightest component.

Distance to Earth: 433.8 light years

Magnitude: 3.3

U−B color index: -0.32

Angular distance: 35.3″

Constellation: Cygnus

Did you know: Albireo is known best for the striking color contrast between its two stars – the brighter gold star and the dimmer blue star.