Aquila is a constellation located in the northern sky, named after the Latin word for "eagle." It is one of the 88 modern constellations and is easily recognizable due to its bright star, Altair, which is one of the closest stars visible to the naked eye. Aquila is part of the Summer Triangle, a prominent asterism formed by Altair, Vega, and Deneb. The constellation is best visible during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere. It contains several notable deep-sky objects, including the Eagle Nebula, which is famous for the "Pillars of Creation" image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Aquila is also associated with various myths and legends across different cultures.