What does "northern cross" mean?

A summer asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a cross. It includes the stars Deneb and Albireo.

What is a synonym for "northern cross"?

Common synonyms include: big dipper, constellation, cygnus.

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A summer asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a cross. It includes the stars Deneb and Albireo.