Arend
Helderste ster: Altair
De Arend wordt verankerd door Altair.
Wanneer te zien
Zichtbaar in de zomer.
Mythologie
The eagle messenger of Zeus, who carried off young Ganymede to be cupbearer to the gods on Olympus.
Cadeau-idee
Altair is the "star" of the Japanese Tanabata festival (July 7), where it reunites with Vega (Orihime) once a year. A poetic gift for lovers separated by distance.