/ælˈbɪrioʊ/ is a binary star designated Beta Cygni (β Cygni, abbreviated Beta Cyg, β Cyg). The International Astronomical Union uses the name "Albireo" specifically
is α Cygni, which is Latinised to Alpha Cygni, abbreviated to Alpha Cyg or α Cyg. At a distance of 802 parsecs, it is the farthest star from Earth with
designations, so that individual stars can be identified. For example, Deneb (α Cyg) is referred to as 天津四 (Tiān Jīn Sì, the Fourth Star of Celestial Ford).