Sagitta, the arrow:
One of the smallest constellations in the night sky, Sagitta has
been recognized since ancient times. This small group of stars has
be pictured as the arrow who killed the eagle Aquila, the arrow
Hercules used against the Stymphalian Birds, and even the arrow
used by Cupid. The constellation can be found in the middle of the
asterism known as the "Summer Triangle", it is located
to the north of the bright star Altair in the constellation of Aquila.
.
|