The Northern Cross: Find the backbone of the Milky Way

The Northern Cross: Find the backbone of the Milky Way

View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Steven Bellavia captured this image from Mattituck, New York, on September 1, 2024. You can see the stars that form the asterism known as the Northern Cross. And you’ll notice the north-south portion of the cross follows along the Milky Way. Thank you, Steven. How to find the Northern Cross The Northern Cross is a clipped version of the constellation Cygnus the Swan. It’s an asterism, or pattern of stars that…