the brightest star in Carina, the Ship's Keel, about 52 degrees high and due east. Carina is one of three constellations that make up the legendary Argo, the ship Theseus the hero of Greek legend ...

Located in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle) Altair is 16.8 light-years from Earth, making it one of the closest stars visible to the naked eye. It's also the 12th brightest star in the night ...