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Meet Altair, the Eagle’s Eye

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August 26, 2026 • 64 views
Original source: Sky & Telescope

Altair, centerpiece of Aqulia, the Eagle, is the twelfth-brightest star in the night sky and one of the closest stars to Earth. The post Meet Altair, the Eagle’s Eye appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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