Eyesonthesky.com, 6/30/13
Published on Jun 30, 2013
www.eyesonthesky.com Aquila the Eagle straddles the Milky Way, and the brighter stars in this constellation have some fascinating mythology AND science surrounding them. Learn about Altair, Tarazed and Alshain, plus how the nearby constellation Sagitta the Arrow is connected to the eagle. And for deep sky observers, don't miss looking for the globular cluster Messier 71. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.