Anchored by the star Altair, what animal does the constellation Aquia represent?
Altair (spacecraft) Lunar Surface Access Module was retitled "Altair", after the 12th brightest star in the northern hemisphere's night sky, Altair in the constellation Aquila. In Latin, means "eagle", providing a connection to the first crewed lunar landing, Apollo 11's "Eagle"; the name "Altair" itself is a latinization of the Arabic , meaning "the eagle," "the bird," or "the flyer." Prior to the announcement of the "Altair" name, reports had suggested other names had been considered by NASA, but Altair won in a vote by the design team over Pegasus. NASA developed only conceptual designs for Altair. No Altair spacecraft were built—plans
Altair γ Aquilae) are separated from respectively their wife and mother Zhinu (represented by Vega) by the Milky Way. They are only permitted to meet once a year, when magpies form a bridge to allow them to cross the Milky Way. The people of Micronesia called Altair "Mai-lapa", meaning "big/old breadfruit", while the Māori people called this star "Poutu-te-rangi", meaning "pillar of heaven". In Western astrology, the star Altair was ill-omened, portending danger from reptiles. Japan Airlines's Starjet 777-200 JA8983 was named Altair. Altair Airlines was a regional airline that operated out of Philadelphia from 1966 to 1982. The NASA Constellation