✨ Aquila
Aql · eagle · Northern sky
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Aquila is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning eagle; stars within it are named in the genitive form Aquilae.
Facts about Aquila
| Constellation | Aquila |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Aql |
| Genitive (Latin) | Aquilae |
| Meaning | eagle |
| Brightest star | Altair (apparent magnitude 0.76) |
| Area | 652 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Northern |
Deep-sky objects in Aquila
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