2022.06.20
[Starry Sky Master Newsletter vol.26] Aquila
This week too, the starry sky master will bring you starry sky knowledge that you'll want to talk about tomorrow.
This time,"The Great Summer Triangle"We will introduce you to Aquila, one of the constellations and a landmark for finding summer constellations and stars.
[Aquila]
Altair, the star that decorates the Milky Way
Aquila is one of the most representative summer constellations and represents an eagle.
In particular, the white first magnitude star Altair is one of the stars that form the Summer Triangle.
Altair, the first magnitude star known as the "Hikoboshi" of Tanabata, is a first magnitude star in the center of the constellation Aquila. As in the Tanabata legend, the Milky Way flows between the two stars, and the actual distance between them is said to be about 1 light years.
The landmark of Aquila is a small, compact constellation, but because it is located in the northern sky, it can be seen somewhere in the night sky all year round, regardless of the time.
● Black Eagle gathering information
In Greek mythology, the true identity of the eagle in the constellation Aquila is generally believed to be that of a black eagle carrying Zeus' weapon, Keraunos (thunderbolt).
The eagle was also a messenger bird of the gods, and it is said that it flew around the world, gathering information and reporting it to Zeus.
It is also said that during the ancient Roman Empire, there was a time when it was not seen as Aquila but as the "image of the beautiful young man Antinous."
In the summer, when the beautiful Aquila shines brilliantly, why not gaze at the night sky at Grand Chariot Big Dipper 135° while thinking about the mythology of the constellation? We look forward to seeing you there.
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