Associations to the word «Altair»

Wiktionary

ALTAIR, proper noun. (star) The brightest star in the constellation Aquila; Alpha (α) Aquilae. It is the twelfth brightest star in the sky, and forms one corner of the Summer Triangle.

Dictionary definition

ALTAIR, noun. Double star 15.7 light years from Earth; the brightest star in the Aquila constellation.

Wise words

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