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Aquila

Constellation Aquila

Meaning The Eagle
Abbreviation Aql
Pronunciation A-quill-a
Hemisphere Northern
Zodiac No
Creator Ptolemy
Size (sq. deg.) 652.473
Size (position) 22
Size (percentage) 1.58
Software (Picture) Night Vision (B.Simpson)
Constellations that surround Sagittarius
  Hercules
  Ophiuchus
  Serpens
  Scutum
  Sagittarius
  Capricornus
  Aquarius
  Delphinus
 
Principle Stars Altair
 DenebelOkab
 Tarazed
 
 



Legend / Myth
Aquila was the eagle that carried Zeus' thunderbolts. Also used to fetch the shephard boy Ganymede for Zeus. Ganymede is believed to be represented in the skies by Aquarius .



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