Translations:AY Honors/Stars/Answer Key 2/18/en

The Summer Triangle, including, Deneb (in Cygnus), Vega (in Lyra), and Altair (in Aquila)

Cygnus, Altair, and Lyra

These are easily identified summer constellations. The brightest stars in each of these three make up the Summer Triangle. Once the stars are found, it is easy to find the constellations they are part of. Vega is the brightest star in the Summer Triangle, and it is a member of the constellation Lyra. Cygnus is also known as the Northern Cross. The triangle is completed by Altair which is a member of the constellation Aquila.