What are some facts about Aquila?

Aquila is a prominent constellation in the northern sky, representing the eagle in Latin. It contains the bright star Altair, which is part of the Summer Triangle and one of the closest stars visible to the naked eye. The constellation is associated with various myths, including the Greek tale of Zeus, who transformed into an eagle to carry Ganymede to Olympus. Aquila is also notable for containing several interesting deep-sky objects, such as the globular cluster M2.