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| Altair |
the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, having a magnitude of 0.8. |
| Cygnus |
a summer constellation in the northern sky that is shaped like a cross, located between Cepheus and Aquila and containing the bright star Deneb and a double star; Swan; Northern Cross. |
| Delphinus |
a summer constellation in the northern sky, located between Pegasus and Aquila; Dolphin. |
| Sagitta |
a summer constellation in the northern sky, located between Aquila and Cygnus; Arrow. |
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