Altair

The brightest star of the summer constellation Aquila, the eagle. It is a main-sequence star, shining pure white, and is about 17 light-years from Earth. It forms one point of the Summer Triangle. Its name means "the flying eagle."

Resources

 Constellation Guide: Aquila, the Eagle Aquila glides on outstretched wings through the...

Radio Programs

 Altair A signal from the recent past Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Featured Images

 Fly Like an Eagle Sunday, September 6, 2009

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