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Aquila (constellation)
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| Abbreviation | Aql |
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| Genitive | Aquilae |
| Pronunciation | /ˈækwɨlə/ Áquila, occasionally /əˈkwɪlə/; genitive /ˈækwɨliː/ |
| Symbolism | the Eagle |
| Right ascension | 20 |
| Declination | +5 |
| Quadrant | NQ4 |
| Area | 652 sq. deg. (22nd) |
| Main stars | 8 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 65 |
| Stars with planets | 7 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
| Brightest star | Altair (α Aql) (0.77m) |
| Messier objects | 0 |
| Meteor showers | June Aquilids Epsilon Aquilids |
| Bordering constellations | Sagitta Hercules Ophiuchus Serpens Cauda Scutum Sagittarius Capricornus Aquarius Delphinus |
| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −75°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of August. | |
Aquila is a constellation. The name means 'eagle' in Latin. It is one of the 88 constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union.
Aquila is just a few degrees North of the celestial equator. The constellation is best seen in the summer as it is along the Milky Way. Because of this location along the line of our galaxy, many clusters and nebulae are within its borders. However, they are dim and there are not many galaxies.
Aquila is normally shown as an eagle.
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