Aquila is a constellation on the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for ' eagle ' and it represents the bird that carried Zeus/Jupiter's thunderbolts in Greek-Roman mythology.

Aquila, constellation in the northern sky, at about 20 hours right ascension and on the celestial equator in declination. The brightest star in Aquila is Altair (Arabic: “Flying Eagle”), the 12th brightest star in …

It is the 22nd largest constellation that we have. And in this large area lies a lot of stars and interesting deep-sky objects. In the northern sky, we can see it best during the summer nights. It’s brightest star …

Aquila constellation is located in the northern sky, on the celestial equator. The constellation’s name means “the eagle” in Latin. The constellation represents the eagle of the god Jupiter in Roman …

Aug 18, 2023 · Aquila is a long-known constellation: it was one of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy in the Almagest. There are plenty of ancient myths from all over the world about the celestial …

Aquila, or 'The Eagle,' is a constellation rich in history and astronomical significance. Situated along the celestial equator, Aquila is home to several notable stars and deep sky objects.

This majestic constellation is located along the celestial equator, making it visible from both the northern and southern hemispheres. The constellation Aquila is relatively easy to spot in the summer skies …

Aug 27, 2025 · The best time to see the constellation Aquila the Eagle in the evening sky is from July to November as it soars along the Milky Way. And, because our galaxy provides a starry backdrop, …

Aquila is a northern sky constellation found close to the celestial equator, and is therefore rich in galaxies, star clusters and nebulae.

Aquila was later described by Ptolemy in the second century as an eagle that is associated with Zeus/Jupiter in Greek and Roman mythology respectively. Aquila is considered a summer …