Which constellation does Altair belong to?

Altair, also known as Altair, is located in the constellation Eagle and is the brightest star in this constellation.

Altair, also known as Altair, is the brightest star in Aquila and one of the famous bright stars in the whole galaxy. Its brightness is 10.6 times that of the sun, its temperature is between 6900K and 8500K, and its surface temperature is high, which makes the Altair appear silvery white. In the myths and legends of China, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl represent two protagonists respectively.

Separated by the Milky Way, they can only meet on Tanabata every year with the help of the Magpie Bridge. This story not only embodies the ancient people's praise for faithful love, but also places their longing for a better life. In modern astronomy, Altair is also one of the important research objects. By observing and studying it, scientists can learn more about the evolution and physical properties of stars.

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The mass of Altair is about 1.7 times that of the sun, and its diameter is about 1.6 times that of the sun. High surface temperature makes it appear silvery white. Its brightness is also very high, and it is the brightest star in the whole Aquila. In addition, Altair has two dark stars as companion stars, namely Hegu I and Hegu III. Their connection points point to Vega, forming a very conspicuous summer starry sky pattern.

By studying the functions and properties of these dark stars, scientists can further understand the knowledge of star evolution and interaction between stars. Besides its significance in culture and astronomy, Altair also plays an important role in modern scientific research. Through the observation and study of Altair, scientists can better understand the evolution process, physical properties and interaction between stars (the above contents are for reference only).